Music is not simply something that reflects society but is a strategic tool used by people to shape their world. In this presentation I examine the significance of music (and a variety of other sounds) in Myanmar’s recent political transformation … Continued
A presentation by Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim of Yale University. This talk describes the emergence of the field of religion and ecology and highlights some of the work being done within religious communities around the world to bring … Continued
Come learn some Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) or practice the language with native speakers! Each session will have a theme for discussions; if you are interested in knowing in advance about our topic, join the mailing list by emailing Dr. Kevin W. Fogg … Continued
Join Black Phillips Ambassadors for a night of conversation and connection! The topics of discussion will be ranging from haircare to navigating Black identity in Asia. This event is open to all Black students preparing for or considering studying abroad … Continued
Come join our Vietnamese Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, Sunny Vo, to learn about about how it is made and used in Vietnamese culture.
In this lecture, Dr. Jieun Lee will talk about her work-in-progress book project entitled Performing Transnational Adoption: Unsettling Scripts. This research examines twelve contemporary theater and performance works from the 2010s which depict Korean transnational adoptees’ birth search and reunion. … Continued
Come learn about the historical and contemporary cultures of Vietnam through the art of music. Participants will be guided through musical genres in Vietnam including courtly and folk styles as well as musical traditions from local Montagnard communities. A Đàn … Continued
Max Lane, Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore Discussants: Annette Lienau, Department of Comparative Literature, Harvard University & Mattias Fibiger, Harvard Business School Sponsored by the Harvard Asia Center and the Carolina Asia Center, University of North Carolina … Continued
The Triangle Institute for Security Studies and the Carolina Asia Center cordially invite you to join us for a discussion and reception with Dr. Jessica Liao, assistant professor in the School of Public and International Affairs at North Carolina State University … Continued
UNC's Javanese Gamelan "Nyai Saraswati" and Angklung Ensemble presents its Spring Concert 2023 "SARASWATI - Goddess of Music" Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 8:00 P.M. Moeser Auditorium, Hill Hall (145 E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC 27514) Featuring original student … Continued
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