11th International Conference on Chaozhou Studies

When:
August 17, 2015 - August 19, 2015
Category:
Conference
Location:
UVic
Details:

We are pleased to be hositing the 11th International Conference on Chaozhou Studies at the University of Victoria, August 17-19, 2015. Scholars from across China, Southeast Asia and the US are coming together to present research on many aspects of Chaozhou studies. Panels will look at the Economic History of the Chaozhou people and region, the Chaoshan Dialect, Religion, important people in Chaozhou history and vital Social Organizations.

The Conference will precede the 18th Convention of the Teochew International Federation (August 19-21, 2015) hosted by the Canada Chaoshan Business Association in Vancouver, BC. The Symposium aims to align with the principles of the Convention of the Teochew International Federation in promoting collaboration in areas of trade, culture and social welfare. 

Panel presentations and plenary sessions are free and open to the public. Most presentation will be in Mandarin and not translated into English.

More information:

Program and Conference Schedule in English

研讨会时间安排 (Program and Conference Schedule in Chinese)

Contact:
Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives
250-721-7020
www.uvic.ca/capi