Myself and Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson photographed outside Martyr's Alley, a national shrine dedicated to the families of those who lost their lives in the quest for freedom.
Each member of the delegation was given a rose to lay at the tomb of those martyrs who died that the Azerbaijani people may live independently.
A few of the thousands of faces remembered for their martyrdom.
Myself and Jarvis photographed in front of the "eternal flame" that sits right above the Caspian Sea. It is a symbol of eternal freedom.
Councilman Johnson touring the Emperor's Palace and the Shah Mosque. The other brother in the photo is a Muslim representative from Saudi Arabia.
Coming up the steps of the Emperor's Palace. It was sooooo cold out there.
Ancient tombstones, once buried at sea, with Arabic inscription. It took 30 years of sea excavation to recover these.
Inside the the Shah Mosque, which was built in 1441.
Interviewing with the Azerbaijani Press after a beautiful art exhibit.
Dr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, Director General of ISESCO (Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organanizations) stops to greet the press at Martyrs Cemetary.
The President, First Lady and "first daughter" of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
This ballet performance was one of dozens of cultural displays arranged for our delagation by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture. VERY CLASSY.
The customary washing of the hands before dinner.
Myself and Jarvis at a the unveiling of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture's new website.
The beautiful historical museum was transformed into an outdoor concert staging area.
One of the many performers who displayed their talent for our delegation.
Myself, Councilman Johnson, Jim Austin and a member is the cabinet of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture at the "Yacht's Reception", where we were hosted by the Minister of Culture and other government representatives.
The classical quartet that served as entertainment during the "Yacht's reception."
Myself and Houston City Councilman Jarvis Johnson photographed outside Martyr's Alley, a national shrine dedicated to the families of those who lost their lives in the quest for freedom.
Each member of the delegation was given a rose to lay at the tomb of those martyrs who died that the Azerbaijani people may live independently.
A few of the thousands of faces remembered for their martyrdom.
Myself and Jarvis photographed in front of the "eternal flame" that sits right above the Caspian Sea. It is a symbol of eternal freedom.
Councilman Johnson touring the Emperor's Palace and the Shah Mosque. The other brother in the photo is a Muslim representative from Saudi Arabia.
Coming up the steps of the Emperor's Palace. It was sooooo cold out there.
Ancient tombstones, once buried at sea, with Arabic inscription. It took 30 years of sea excavation to recover these.
Inside the the Shah Mosque, which was built in 1441.
Interviewing with the Azerbaijani Press after a beautiful art exhibit.
Dr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, Director General of ISESCO (Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organanizations) stops to greet the press at Martyrs Cemetary.
The President, First Lady and "first daughter" of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
This ballet performance was one of dozens of cultural displays arranged for our delagation by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture. VERY CLASSY.
The customary washing of the hands before dinner.
Myself and Jarvis at a the unveiling of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture's new website.
The beautiful historical museum was transformed into an outdoor concert staging area.
One of the many performers who displayed their talent for our delegation.
Myself, Councilman Johnson, Jim Austin and a member is the cabinet of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture at the "Yacht's Reception", where we were hosted by the Minister of Culture and other government representatives.
The classical quartet that served as entertainment during the "Yacht's reception."
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