AFRASIA '95

The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), Research
School CNWS, the Projects Division of the Department of
Languages and Cultures of South-East Asia and Oceania and
Institute Kern recently moved into their new premises in a
completely renovated building in the Nonnensteeg 1-3, adjacent
to the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden. All institutes are engaged
in specialized research on non-Western studies. Individual
information about the institutes can be obtained on request. 

To celebrate the official opening of these new premises all
institutes will host a grand manifestation from 10 to 12 May
1995. This three-day event consists of performances by an
Indian theatre troupe, plus several seminars in which the
educative role of such kinds of theatre is highlighted, as
well as the central theme 'the performer as (inter)cultural
transmitter'.
On May 11 the event continues with a scientifically orientated
Afrasia-market offering continuous and topic-related poster
sessions. All people in the Netherlands studying for their PhD
or who have just obtained their PhD can introduce their field
of research to other scholars by means of a poster and
discussions. Another part of the Afrasia-market is directed
more towards the public interested in Asia and Africa offering
an opportunity to music groups, artists, several companies and
organizations active in the afore-mentioned regions to make
themselves known, and by presenting food cultures and other
related activities.
The event will conclude with the annual IIAS Lecture on May 12
and a closing reception.

Letters have been sent to most Dutch research institutes,
inviting Asia and Africa specialists to attend this event. If
you have not yet received detailed information, please contact
the organizing committee. 

A (preliminary) programme, some background information about
the theatre seminar, and details about the poster session is
found elsewhere on this page. For more information, please
contact:
International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS)
Ms. drs S.J.Th.M. Evers (theatre)
Ms. drs C.H. Yang-de Witte (Afrasia/IIAS lecture)
Nonnensteeg 1-3
2311 VJ  Leiden
the Netherlands
Tel: +31-71-272227
Fax: +31-71-274162
E-mail: IIAS@let.leidenuniv.nl