Tribal Wisdom Symposium:
Sharing and Preserving Traditional Knowledge
12 February 2010 – 31 April 2010
Chiang Mai Arts and Cultural Center, Thailand
FEBRUARY:
1. Opening Night Party – Introductions and Concert
(Friday, 12 Feb 2010 / 05.00 p.m.-08.00 p.m. / CMACC Courtyard)
2. Curator Walk by Victoria Vorreiter: Songs of Memory Exhibition
(Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010 / 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 a.m. / Exhibition Hall, CMACC)
3. Conference: Songs of Memory: Traditional Music
(Sat, 20 Feb 2010/10.00-12.00 a.m. / 1:30-5:30 / Meeting Room, CMACC)
(Presenters: Ajan Chayan Wathanaphuti, Ajan Wasan Panyagaeow, Ajan Bringkop Wora-urai,
Ajan Kriangsak Chetpatanawanit, John Moore, Victoria Vorreiter)
4. Concert: Music and Dance of the Karen, Hmong, Mien, Lahu, Akha and Lisu
(Sun, 21 Feb 2010/5.00-8.00 p.m. / 3 King Monument Square)
MARCH:
1. Construction of 6 Traditional Huts of the Karen, Hmong, Mien, Lahu, Akha and Lisu
(First week of March 2010 / CMACC grounds)
2. Artisan Demonstrations:
Weaving, Basketry, Silversmith, Embroidery, Instrument Making
(Sat. 13 March 2010/ 9.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m./ CMACC grounds)
3. Conference: From the Hands of the Hills: The Richness of Traditional Craftsmanship
(Sat, 13 March 2010 / 10.00-12.00 a.m. / 1:30-5:30 p.m. / Meeting Room, CMACC)
(Presenters: Khun Miju, Ajan Chupinit Kesmanee, Ajan Rujaporn, Chatchawan Thongdelert)
4. Curator Walk by Victoria Vorreiter: Songs of Memory Exhibition
(Friday, 19 March 2010 /10.00-12.00 a.m. / Exhibition Hall, CMACC)
5. Curator Walk and Documentary Film Presentation by Victoria Vorreiter:
Threads of Memory–The Fabrication of Traditional Clothing
(Tuesday, 30 March 2010 /10.00-12.00 a.m. / Exhibition Hall, CMACC)
APRIL:
1. Traditional Food Fair: Specialties from the Mountains
(Fri, 23 April 2010 /5.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. / 3 Kings Monument Square)
2. Conference: Living History of the Traditional Peoples (for students)
(Fri. 23 April 2010 / 10:00-12:00 / Meeting Room, CMACC)
3. Conference: May the Chain be Unbroken: What is the Future of Traditional Culture?
(Fri, 23 April 2010 /1.00–5.00 p.m. / Meeting Room, CMACC)
(Presenters: Khun Pha tee Jo Ni, Ajan Chupinit Kesmanee, Ajan Arnan, Ajan Malee, Ajan Chayan Wathanaphuti, Khun Miju, Khun Chi, Khun Sirinat)
4. Curator Walk by Victoria Vorreiter: Songs of Memory Exhibition
(Thursday, 29 April 2010 /10.00-12.00 a.m. / Exhibition Hall, CMACC)
All events are free and open to the public
In cooperation with:
Songs of Memory Exhibition
(Curated by Victoria Vorreiter)
Chiang Mai Arts and Cultural Center
Chiang Mai University