Great Adventures & Explorations: Michael Yamashita
Wednesday, January 17, 2018Time 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
MICHAEL YAMASHITA, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER
Zheng He: Tracing the Epic Voyages of China’s Greatest Explorer
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 | 4:30pm | Auditorium
Before the legendary explorations of Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan, Admiral Zheng He sailed from Ming-dynasty China, and in 28 years, made seven voyages visiting 30 countries. With his fleet of hundreds of junks, he came close to conquering the world, until the Ming Dynasty’s power shriveled and the explorer’s accomplishments were all but forgotten. In a compelling tribute to Zheng He, Michael Yamashita traces each of his journeys and pays homage to the impressive achievements of this explorer whose feats equal or surpasses those of other better-known explorers. Photographer Michael Yamashita has been shooting for the National Geographic magazine for over 30 years, combining his dual passions of photography and travel. Yamashita’s particular specialty is in retracing the paths of famous travelers, resulting in stories on Marco Polo, the Japanese poet Basho, and the Chinese explorer Zheng He.
General Admission: $35/lecture | All four lectures $90
Reserved Seating: $60/lecture | All four lectures $150
Sponsorship: $150/lecture | All four lectures $400