Barcelona, Spain
Cultural Insight Asia-Europe
By Pere Torrents
As Euro/Asian relations embark on a new phase of understanding and co-operation, the cultural sector has a chance to overcome the traditional gap between both continents. For Asian Arts planners and producers, Europe offers a new and more integrated market but also a reference to the cultural interpretation of social and economic development problems. For the European cultural sector, Asia is beyond the usual reach of networks and partnerships; and yet, it offers a unique experience in the link between tradition and modernisation, including the outstanding performance in the cultural industries.The seminar 'Cultural Insight Asia-Europe' (25 March - 1 April 1999) aims at exploring the main issues in the Euro/Asian cultural relations with special reference to urban development. The event is an initiative of Interarts Observatory of Urban and Regional Cultural Policies, in partnership with Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF based in Singapore), the International Arts Bureau (London), and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture. The seminar is addressed to high officials in Arts, Heritage and Tourism departments, managers of cultural industries, and directors of metropolitan socio-cultural services.
'Cultural Insight Asia-Europe' will try to bring together a common understanding of new opportunities whilst transferring information regarding programmes and resources of interest towards joint ventures. 'Cultural Insight Asia-Europe' is a training seminar focused on those key issues affecting Asia-Europe cultural co-operation and presents a panel of international experts in the three pillars the seminar is built upon: urban regeneration, social integration and Euro-Asian co-operation. The enrolment fee of EURO 500 covers participation in all plenary sessions, workshops plus accommodation and meals. The seminar will be held in Barcelona or in the neighbouring town of Sitges.
For more information, please contact the project manager Pere Torrents at Interarts Observatory by e-mail: desk.interarts@pangea.org.