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The Penang Story - International Conference
2002
The City Bayview Hotel, Penang, Malaysia
Date : 18-21 April 2002 ( Thursday to Sunday )
The Penang Story - International Conference 2002 will be an exciting multi-disciplinary
conference with local, national and international speakers from the fields
of history, anthropology, geography, languages and culture. This conference
promises to offer fresh perspectives on Penang's history and a re-evaluation
of the importance of Penang's historical role as a regional centre.
Penang's rich social history and heritage has been the focus of scholars
and researchers from all over the world. This April, about 60 speakers
from more than a dozen countries - including Australia, Canada, China,
Germany, Hongkong, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland,
Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States - will come together for
this important conference.
The 'Penang Story' project has already stimulated tremendous community
interest and press coverage through the following events, held between
August 2001 and February 2002 - Oral History Workshop, Pengkisahan Melayu
Pulau Pinang, colloquiums on Indians in Penang - A Historical Perspective,
History of the Chinese Communities in Penang and Penang's Historical Minorities.
Embracing the stories of local communities, the 'Penang Story' is a celebration
of Penang's historical cultural diversity. The project is undertaken in
support of Penang and Malacca's current nomination to UNESCO World Heritage
status. In addition to the presentation of the inventory and management
plan for the nominated historic area, the World Heritage application requires
that 'The Penang Story' be told. 'The Penang Story' project thus aims
to help validate Penang's outstanding cultural significance, by exploring
the rich social history behind this unique multicultural living community
and built heritage.
The conference is organised by The Penang Heritage Trust in collaboration
with The STAR Publications. The main sponsors are The Japan Foundation
and the ABN-AMRO Bank; the co-sponsors are the Canadian High Commission
and the Penang State Government. The official hotel is The City Bayview
Hotel, Penang.
The International Conference will be a highly prestigious, meaningful
and historic event for Penang. Participants are limited to 300 persons.
The registration fees will be RM 300 for Malaysians and USD 200 for international
participants. This fee is very reasonable for it includes 2 dinners, 3
lunches, 6 teas, special tours and a conference kit. We urge those interested
to register early.
For further inquiries,
please contact:
The Penang Story project
Penang Heritage Trust
26-A Stewart Lane, 10200 Penang, Malaysa
Tel : 604 264 2631, 604-264 5487
Fax : 604 262 8421
email : phtrust@po.jaring.my