Enjoy Middle Eastern Rhythms

July 20, 2006

Enjoy Middle Eastern Rhythms at the Canadian Museum of Civilization

Gatineau, Quebec, June 20, 2006 — Let yourself be swept away by rhythms from the Mideast during a special musical performance at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Come in and enjoy a visit of our latest exhibition, PETRA: Lost City of Stone, and take in the rhythmic sounds of traditional Middle Eastern instruments such as the oud, a pear-shaped stringed instrument, the tablah, a popular hand drum, and the kalem, a drum similar to a conga.

Middle Eastern Rhythms
Saturday, July 22 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Grand Hall
Free with Museum Admission

More information is available by calling 819 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.

Media Information:

Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7167

Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7169

Fax: 819 776-7187


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