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Film: In the Name of Belief

“Indonesian Pluralities” is a film documentary series that explores the social richness and political challenge of religious, ethnic, and gender diversity in Indonesia today. Funded by the Henry Luce Foundation (New York) and created and produced by Robert Hefner and … Read more

Southeast Asian Indigeneity

This panel brings together academics and local community activists to explore what indigeneity means within Southeast Asian contexts, including the US diaspora. Panelists will consider their own personal and conceptual understandings of what it means to be an indigenous person, … Read more

Gamelan Concert: Ibu Pertiwi (Mother Earth)

Moeser Auditorium 135 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

UNC's  Javanese Gamelan "Nyai Saraswati" and Angklung Ensemble presents its Spring 2022 Concert IBU PERTIWI  (MOTHER EARTH) Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 8:00 P.M. Moeser Auditorium, Hill Hall (145 E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC 27514) Free Admission After the concert the … Read more

Gamelan Fall Concert: Jazz and Jasmine

Moeser Auditorium 135 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Nyai Saraswati Gamelan and Angklung Ensemble presents its  FALL CONCERT 2022  “JAZZ AND JASMINE”  With Special Guest Artist:  Dr. Heidi Radtke - Saxophone (UNC Music Dept.) on Lou Harrison's "Cornish Lancaran" and other pieces. Free Admission! After the concert … Read more

Rioting for Representation: Local Ethnic Mobilization in Democratizing Countries

FedEx Global Education Center, Room 1009 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Ethnic riots are a costly and all too common occurrence during political transitions in multi-ethnic settings.  Why do ethnic riots occur in certain parts of a country and not others? How does violence eventually decline? Drawing on rich case studies … Read more

The Carolina Asia Center supports diverse Asia-related events. However, CAC co-sponsorship of any talk, seminar, documentary screening, film screening, performance or celebration does not constitute endorsement of or agreement with the views presented therein. As an academic institution, we value diverse perspectives that promote dialogue and understanding.