Beyond Tsunami -- A Conference on Aceh Experience, Hawaii Imin International Conference Center, East West Center, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, October 21-23, 2008

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-- Beyond Tsunami: A Conference on Aceh Experience

-- Hawaii Imin International Conference Center, East West Center, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii

-- October 21-23, 2008

-- You are invited to this academic conference co-organized by international Acehnese student associations. The conference will be combined with a cultural event featuring accomplished performers of Aceh's musical and dance traditions, which are steeped in the history of a region considered to be the starting point for Islamic culture in Southeast Asia.

-- Tuesday, October 21, 2008:

SEMINAR AND DIALOG 8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Keoni Auditorium Opening Remarks: Terance Bigalke, Director of Education Program, East West Center; M. Nazar, Vice Governor of Aceh, Indonesia Opening Speeches: Karl Kim, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, UHM; Azhari Banta Ali, Senior Advisor to the Governor of Aceh; Noenoe K. Silva, Professor of Political Science, UHM

-- Wednesday, October 22, 2008:

GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE 8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Asia & Pacific Room

-- Thursday, October 23, 2008:

"DANCE FROM ACEH" 8:00 p.m.- 9:15 p.m. Keoni Auditorium Tickets maybe purchased from the UHM Campus Center Box Office

-- Conference Registration is Free but RSVP is required. Please register via email to <acehconf@gmail.com> or contact Erenst Anip at 808-772-6184.

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