Software Developer from Plano Wins Second Conquer Your Fears Drawing

Genghis Khan's only fears were dogs . . . and his mother. He warred across Asia, on the back of his tiny horse, armed with little more than a bow, arrow and a smile. Is anyone brave like Genghis Khan? Who would put their fears to the test?  Plano Texas resident Joe Thomas did. He’s a software developer at Fiserv and now a winner.

Joe entered and won the second monthly drawing of the Conquer Your Fears Sweepstakes in conjunction with Genghis Khan: The Exhibition at the Irving Arts Center. Joe won two one-day passes to Six Flags Over as well as a two night stay in a luxurious villa room at Four Seasons Resort at Las Colinas, with breakfast for two each day at Cafe on the Green and a choice of two activities: a round of golf, a 50 minute facial or massage or two hours of tennis court time. Visit www.fourseasons.com/dallas for more information about the property.  And he gets a $400 AMEX gift card!

The next drawings are September 1 and October 3 and include prizes such as a "haunted" five-day trip for two to San Diego, more Four Seasons Resort at Las Colinas Getaway Packages, AMEX gift cards, and more!

About Genghis Khan: The Exhibition:
The world tour of Genghis Khan: The Exhibition captures the essence of Genghis Khan’s empire, his military prowess, cultural influence, mysterious burial and lasting legacy on modern-day culture. The exhibition, the largest collection of 13th century Mongolian artifacts ever gathered in a single showing, includes gold jewelry, weaponry, tomb treasures, silk robes, religious relics, and porcelain vases.  Video screens, handicraft and weaponry activity stations, a life size ger (traditional Mongolian home) and role-playing kiosks create a highly interactive, educational and historical experience that is fun for the whole family.

Tickets 


Genghis Khan: The Exhibition runs through Sept. 30, 2011. Exhibit hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. Admission is timed and the last entry time is at 6:30 p.m. daily.  Tickets are $8 for children, groups and seniors (ages 55 years and above); and $12 for adults. Children under 2 years old are free. To purchase tickets contact the box office at (972) 252-2787 or visit www.KhanIrving.com. Strollers are permitted inside the exhibition.

About Genghis Khan: History’s Greatest Conqueror:
An epic tale, the transformation of Temüjin – a poor, illiterate child – into Genghis Khan – one of history’s greatest conquers – is filled with brutality, cunning and intrigue. Born in 1162 AD, Genghis Khan’s early hardships included the untimely death of his father, the controversial execution of his half-brother, his imprisonment and torture at the hands of a warring tribe, the kidnapping of his young wife, Borte, and the violent and deadly rivalry between him and his sworn blood brother, Jamuka. These challenges shaped him into a brutal, yet visionary leader.

In 1206 AD he successfully united the Mongol clans and was given the title of Genghis Khan – Fierce or Oceanic Ruler. He solidified this unification by establishing a code of law or Yasa which brought order to the Mongolian steppes, and prepared his people to wage war with civilizations beyond Mongolian borders.

Balancing the rule of law with the superior power of his military, Genghis Khan was able to take a part of northern China in 1215 AD. Then, he took his armies to the west and conquered a part of the Middle East in 1220 AD. He died in 1227 AD, after leaving each of his four sons a part of his empire and selecting his son Ogodei as Khan of the Mongols. Genghis Khan’s grandson, Kublai Khan, initiated 89 years of Mongol rule over China under the support of the Yuan dynasty. Genghis Khan’s burial site remains one of history’s great mysteries.

About The Irving Arts Center:
The Irving Arts Center is a department of the City of Irving. The Arts Center became an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in 2007 and is one of only 160 institutions nationwide to earn the honor. More than 135,000 visitors representing 28 states and 205 cities attend Arts Center events each year. For more information please contact the Arts Center at (972) 252-7558 or visit www.irvingartscenter.com.