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Presentation and book signing

Presented by Ten Thousand Villages at Ten Thousand Villages, Overland Park KS

Sep 21 2018

Elephants have long been a part of World’s culture, religion and the natural environment. In a true story of global icon, we present a richly illustrated book and narrate the story of man and elephant at Ten Thousand Villages.

A presentation, Kansas City launch, reading and signing of the book Balarama's Story: An Elephant's Journey at Ten Thousand Villages. It is a celebration of man's unique relationship with humans and a great understanding of pachyderms in real life.

Elephants have long been a part of India's culture, religion and the natural environment. Elephants are a "mammoth" presence in India's mythology, and folklore. The divinity in elephants is worshipped in the form of the elephant-headed god, Ganesha. ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

FREE admission

Phone: 913-642-8368

Website: https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/

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Author, Storyteller and passionate advocate of elephants D. K. Bhaskar will be signing the book. He is an education innovator, visual storyteller & cultural explorer. He is the co-producer of the award-winning documentary "Elephants in the Coffee" and author of the popular book, "The Fragile Forest: Inside Brazilian Amazonia". Bahskar is a Fulbright Specialist and International Fellow of the Explorer's Club, and a lifelong supporter global elephant conservation efforts.

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