Asia Pacific Reader

A Talk by Sarah Richardson

Tuesday February 28
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
208N, North House, Munk School of Global Affairs
University of Toronto

Abstract

Date: Friday, February 10, 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: The Japan Foundation, Toronto
Address: 131 Bloor St. W., 2nd Floor
Admission: FREE
RSVP Required: www.jftor.org/whatson/rsvp.php or (416) 966-1600 x104
Language: Japanese with English subtitles/translation

Director Kaori Ishii will be present for a screening of her documentary on hand-stamped kimono dying, Chain of Life. She will talk about her experience making the film and the ancient craft of mokuhanzome.

This movie examines the hands of an artisan who uses cherry blossom wood stamps to transform a solid piece of fabric into a kimono. By following the process from start to finish, we experience the life of an artisan.

Pan-Asia Cultural Showcase: A Night to Celebrate Diasporic Arts in Music, Film, Dance, & Literature
Presented by the Pan-Asia Student Society (PASS) and South Asian Development Council (SADC) at the University of Toronto

The Pan-Asia Cultural Showcase sets to celebrate Asian culture by displaying local talents of Asian arts, ranging from music to film. The event invites students to explore the diversity and richness in Asian art forms, and thereby understanding the region in new light. The event is a fundraiser for the INDePth Conference 2012 organized by PASS and a new academic journal launched by SADC.

Time: Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 7-11pm

Location: Hart House Music Room

Admission Fee:
For students: 3 dollars; 5 dollars for 2;

Our delegation’s first two days in Taiwan have been very fast-paced, exciting and informative. We’ve met with representatives from the KMT headquarters, DPP headquarters, western and Taiwanese academics, and students who have provided many colorful comments and interesting insights about the dynamics of democratic deepening, identity issues, and cross-strait relations.

As a University of Toronto student, trying to cover the January 2012 election in Taiwan, I can't help but be frustrated by the lack of coverage in Canadian media, as well as News outlets like the Guardian who have little to no coverage of the events of the 2012 election.

Asian Institute PhD Seminar Series

Olga Fedorenko
PhD Candidate, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Toronto

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Asian Institute, Munk School of Global Affairs
1 Devonshire Place, 208N, North House

Register Online at: http://webapp.mcis.utoronto.ca/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=11336

For months I’ve been studying the idea of a “global Taiwan” and early this morning I arrived in Taipei to cover its upcoming presidential election. Despite my preparations, I was still surprised by what I arrived to. It took me one hour and fifteen minutes to get from my immaculate, on time EVA flight to our downtown hostel. Even in the dark of morning (5:30 am) I saw election signs throughout my ride into the city, which was without complication despite my total lack of language skills. Just hours later, I arrived at KMT campaign headquarters (the incumbent party), where volunteers prepared election mementos and supporters came to pick up a T-shirt, poster, mug, scarf, or magnet of President Ma.

Thinking of getting a Master's degree? Have an interest in the Asia Pacific? The Master’s in Asia-Pacific Studies (MAPS) programme allows you to add a specialization designation to your degree upon graduation. You are invited to an informal information session with the programme director, administrator, current MAPS students and alumni. You can learn more about programme, how to apply, as well as possible entry awards and scholarships for eligible students that will support language study or field research in East and South East Asia. Learn about unique resources and opportunities available to MAPS students, such as coordinating graduate conference with fellow Munk School Graduate students, or co-editing an exciting e-journal.