Events
Week of Events
Colonial Cinema in the Open Air: Ambient Governmentality and “Atmosphere of Mind” by Nadine Chan
Colonial Cinema in the Open Air: Ambient Governmentality and “Atmosphere of Mind” by Nadine Chan
Please join the Carolina Asia Center for a talk by Dr. Nadine Chan of the University of Toronto. Abstract: In the 1930s, the Rural Lecture Caravan—a mobile cinema operated by the Malayan government—travelled widely across the Malay peninsula screening educational … Read more
Indonesian Language Table
Indonesian Language Table
Come learn some Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) or practice the language with native speakers! Each week we will have a theme for discussions; if you are interested in knowing in advance about our topic, join the mailing list by emailing Dr. … Read more
Film screening w/ Bophana Center indigenous filmmakers
Film screening w/ Bophana Center indigenous filmmakers
Join us for the screening of four short films, which will be simulcast at universities across the US. Each film has been created by Cambodian filmmakers at the Phnom Penh-based Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center. The four films come together under … Read more
“Baba Malay: Evolving ecologies, evolving language” lecture by Nala Lee (NUS Speaker Series)
“Baba Malay: Evolving ecologies, evolving language” lecture by Nala Lee (NUS Speaker Series)
04/11, 8 PM Eastern Time & 04/12, 8 AM Singapore Time This event will be held online only. REGISTER HERE. Baba Malay is a language formed via early intermarriages between Chinese traders and Indigenous women in the Malay peninsula. These … 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.