Monday, March 12, 2012

Indonesian Conference & Cultural Event (ICCE) 2012


Annual event discusses, celebrates, and shares Indonesian cultural diversity

This year’s topic is "THE FUTURE OF INDONESIA IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD". Since the position of Indonesian lies in a cross-road between East and West, the Indonesian Conference and Cultural Event (ICCE 2012) is expected to be a strategic event for scholars and students in exploring the role of Indonesia in Asia - Pacific region. Additionally, those who are interested in Indonesia would be given an opportunity to share their bright ideas on future relationship between Indonesia, the United States and other Asia - Pacific countries.

ICCE 2012 is an opportunity for scholars and students to discuss current Indonesian issues and share Indonesian culture with others without promoting a particular political or religious message. Two seminar session at the conference will cover the contemporary role of Indonesia in regional cooperation, politics, and arts and culture, with speakers including professors and graduate students from University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

The cultural celebration will include exhibits, traditional dance and music from four corners of Indonesia, ethnic fashion show, and Indonesian food.

This event is organized by the Indonesian Student Association in the U.S. (PERMIAS) Hawaii Chapter, Nusantara Society, and Nongkrong Yuk! Indonesian Club (both at UH Manoa); co-sponsored by the Embassy and Consulate General of Indonesia in the U.S., Honorary Council for Indonesia in Hawai'i, and the East West Center Education Program, and partially funded by the Associated Students of University of Hawai'i at Manoa (ASUH) and Student Activities and Program Fee Board (SAPFB).

Parking info: http://www.hawaii.edu/parking/visitor.php

Further details and press kit are available at the PERMIAS website: http://www.permiashawaii.org/

Media Contact: erenst@hawaii.edu

Ticket Information
FREE Admission, Donation encouraged - Come for a day of Indonesia!

More Information
Erenst Anip, 956-0952, erenst@hawaii.edu, http://www.facebook.com/events/415189298498528/

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