Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Art of Tar
Made with taar, these works are an experiment with new mediums. Young artist Mohammad Zia Forogh, a student of Raashed Rahmani, has changed the art scene with is new innovative medium. Taken a page from Akram’s book of using various available mediums such as mud, Forogh is deliberate, innovative and a risk taker in an otherwise tradionalist art seen.
Taking inspiration of Rumi’s poem the reed flute being cut from the reedbed, punched holes and blown by the shepherd. The cries of the reed flute are the longing of the cut reed to get back to the bed of reeds – back home where it belongs. Here forogh depicts that reed bed so it be a reminder of where our souls really long for.
Here Forogh depicts ancient ruins of Afghanistan, representing the past splendors of a once mighty empire. Birthplace of worriors, prophets, geniouses and madmen, this land has seen its share of history and has contributed to humanity. This is both a mourning of the past and a tribute to its former glory.
Buzkashi is the traditional sport of northern Afghanistan. It literally means goat dragging and is an ancient sport. Said to be invented by the Mongol and Turkic tribes, with a strong horse culture, this national sport of Afghanistan is the ethnic sport of the northern Uzbek, Tajik and Turkmen. This sport is usually played after harvest and the players are mostly farmers, with strong bodies. Players are called chopandaaz. The famous buzkashi horses belong to large landowners. There are generally two types of buzkashi, teams or every man for himself. The objective of the game is to take the decapitated goat from one circle on one end of the field, go around a flag or poll on the other side of the field and come back to drop it the other helal circle near the first circle. For further information read Whitney Azoy’s book on Buzkhashi.
Buzkashi is the traditional sport of northern Afghanistan. It literally means goat dragging and is an ancient sport. Said to be invented by the Mongol and Turkic tribes, with a strong horse culture, this national sport of Afghanistan is the ethnic sport of the northern Uzbek, Tajik and Turkmen. This sport is usually played after harvest and the players are mostly farmers, with strong bodies. Players are called chopandaaz. The famous buzkashi horses belong to large landowners. There are generally two types of buzkashi, teams or every man for himself. The objective of the game is to take the decapitated goat from one circle on one end of the field, go around a flag or poll on the other side of the field and come back to drop it the other helal circle near the first circle. For further information read Whitney Azoy’s book on Buzkhashi.
A serene village at the edge of a desert, windy streets twisting right and left and a feeling of serenity and peace presiding in this single colored canvas – a tribute to the work of the artist.
Drawing the lesser known picture of the National Geographic’s Afghan Girl by Steve McCurry, forogh challenges the viewer to see another side of that infamous picture. Even in this unusual form, Forogh has succeeded in creating her piecing unforgettable eyes.
Taking inspiration of Rumi’s poem the reed flute being cut from the reedbed, punched holes and blown by the shepherd. The cries of the reed flute are the longing of the cut reed to get back to the bed of reeds – back home where it belongs. Here forogh depicts that reed bed so it be a reminder of where our souls really long for.
Buzkashi is the traditional sport of northern Afghanistan. It literally means goat dragging and is an ancient sport. Said to be invented by the Mongol and Turkic tribes, with a strong horse culture, this national sport of Afghanistan is the ethnic sport of the northern Uzbek, Tajik and Turkmen. This sport is usually played after harvest and the players are mostly farmers, with strong bodies. Players are called chopandaaz. The famous buzkashi horses belong to large landowners. There are generally two types of buzkashi, teams or every man for himself. The objective of the game is to take the decapitated goat from one circle on one end of the field, go around a flag or poll on the other side of the field and come back to drop it the other helal circle near the first circle. For further information read Whitney Azoy’s book on Buzkhashi.
The artist gives hint of hope even from afar, passing the valleys and deserts of despair to reach to the God sent light we all strive, spiritually and otherwise.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
JAPANESE RESTAURANT & The Galleria
The Galleria is proud to introduce its Japanese Restaurant. We deliver anywhere in Kabul, and we cater Japanese and Afghan food. Please see our menu below:
Japanese Menu
MAIN
DISHES
USD Afs
1. CHICKEN TERIYAKI BENTO $12 600
marinated chicken dices fried & breaded & refried
2. CROQUETTES BENTO $12 600
boiled potato mixed with meat, eggs, breaded & fried
3. KARAAGE (fried chicken) BENTO $12 600
marinated friend chicken
4. YASAI ITAME BENTO $12 600
fried stir friend mixed vegetables
5. YAKISOBA BENTO $12 600
fried noodles with vegetables
6. CHICKEN KATSU BENTO [Chicken Cutlet] $12 600
deep-fried breaded and marinated cutlet of chicken
7. OYAKO DONBURI BENTO $12 600
An exotic mix of chicken and eggs over rice
8. VEGETABLE TEMPURA BENTO $12 600
Assorted breaded
fresh vegetables fried in light oil
9. SEAFOOD FRIED TEMPURA BENTO $17 850
white fish, shrimp/prawn & vegetables
10. MAKI-SUSHI BENTO $17 850
rice, cucumbers, egg, mushrooms & tuna
11. CHIRASHI-SUSHI BENTO $17 850
rice & vegetables
12.
CAMPBELL ROLL SUSHI BENTO $12 600
chef
Recommended - smoked salmon, asparagus, mayo
13.
RIVER DANCE SUSHI BENTO $12 600
smoked
trout
14.
CUCUMBER SUSHI ROLL BENTO $12 600
made
California style but with purely cucumbers
15.
TEKKAMAKI SUSHI BENTO $12 600
tuna, cucumber
16.
TASTE OF JAPAN $20 1000
sampling
of main dishes including #1-4,8,12-15 + soup
17.
SINGAPOREAN NOODLES BENTO $12 600
[Chicken,
Vegetable] noodles, vegetables, cashew nut
SIDES
18.
NOODLE SOUP $2 100
thin
chicken broth with vegetables and noodles
19.
SOUP OF THE DAY $2 100
Please
ask for more details
20.
MISO SOUP $3 150
thin
broth with tofu, miso and seaweed
21. STICKY RICE $2 100
bowl of steamed white rice
22. VEGETABLE
TEMPURA $4 200
assorted breaded fresh
vegetables fried in light oil
23. SEAFOOD TEMPURA $6 300
fried white fish, shrimp/prawn & assorted
vegetables
24. AEMONO SALAD $2 100
A warm Japanese salad made from cooked
vegetable greens
25. SALAD OF THE DAY $2 100
Ask for more details
DESSERTS
26. FRUIT SALAD
(Seasonal Fruits) $3 150
27. BAGHLAWA (serving size: 2 pieces) $3 150
28. ICE CREAM $4 200
29. JELABI (1 Ring) $1 50
DRINKS
30. SOFT DRINKS
(Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, etc) $1 50
31. BOTTELED
WATER $1 50
32. SPARKING
WATER (bottled Perrier) $3 150
33. FRESH FRUIT
JUICE (seasonal fruits) $5 200
34. TEA (POT) [black, green, saffron] $2 100
35. SPICED MASALA
TEA (served in a mug) $2 100
36. FILTERED COFFEE $2 100
37. CLUB SODA $3 150
10% mandatory Afghan
Government tax is
applied to all orders
Japanese Catering
Plans
Party Plan
A Plan $35 /
person
3 Sides
(18,19,21,24,25) /
3 Main Dishes (1-4,6,12-15,17) / 1 Dessert (26-29)
B Plan $25 /
person
2 Sides (18,19,21,24,25) /
2 Main Dishes (1-4,6,12-15,17) / 1 Dessert (27-29)
C Plan $15 /
person
1 Sides
(18,19,21,24,25) / 1 Main Dish (1-4,6,12-15,17)
/ 1 Dessert (27-29)
Note:
à Catering
menu and party plan should be done 24 hours in advance by phone or 48 hours by
email. Same day service must be placed by phone only. Delivery charge is $5 per
location.
à Party plan
must order for 5 persons or more
à For
catering Afghan dishes, please email or call to make arrangements.
Extended
Catering
The
following plans are best suited for offices and households that do not want the
hassle of hiring a chef nor dealing with grocery shopping, food odors and
mystery dishes. Visit our restaurant for more information.
à Variety
Plan - 3 days/week (Lunch and/or Dinner), 2 people min. Free soft drinks,
free delivery
à Choice Plan - 5
days/week (Lunch and/or Dinner), 2 people min. Free soft drinks, free delivery,
10% off
à Freedom Plan - 7 days/week (lunch and/or Dinner), 2 people min Free soft
drinks, free delivery, 20% off
Note: Any plan,
10-19 people, 30% off regular price. Any plan, 20+ people, 40% off regular
price. Free delivery & drinks.
Contacts
Hours: Open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Address: Wazir Akbar Khan, Street 15, Lane
5B [6th lane] Right, House #256, Kabul
Telephones: 079.585.7127 or 0786.60.1483
Email: galleria.kabul@gmail.com
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