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Photo Exhibition in the Rafto House in Bergen

An exhibition of Nicolaza Hernandez’ photographs from ancient South American cultures will be held in the Egil Rafto Human Rights House in the period 5-16 May. At the opening of the exhibition on 5 May you may also listen to a lecture on the rights of indigenous people. (30 April, 2003)

Published: April 30, 2003

The exhibition, which will be organized by the Rafto Foundation and “BIKS” includes photographs from the Maya-, Lencas- and Garifunas cultures. The opening is at 1200 on 5 May.

For more information contact:
The Rafto Foundation, Menneskerettighetenes plass 1, N-5007 Bergen, tel: +47 55 21 09 85.

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