Release Date:	4/27/2006

January 10
Seminar on Data Sharing for Demographic Research

January 18
Congressional Study Group on the Asia Pacific Economy

January 18 — 20
Korean Communications Students Seminar

January 18
Presentation on “Gross National Happiness”
by His Excellency Lyonpo Jigme Y. Thinley
Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs of
The Kingdom of Bhutan

January 19
An International Affair 2006
East-West Center Foundation Dinner
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom

January 20 — 22
Third Workshop on Macroeconomic Aspects of Intergenerational Transfers

February 5 — 18
Japan-U.S. Journalists Exchange

February 4 — 26
Winter 2006 Jefferson Fellowships

February 13 — 24
Scenario-Building Training

In the Arts . . .

Currently in the EWC Gallery through January 19:
Exhibition: Enduring Threads: Central Asian Embroidered Textiles

Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. "Culture and Politics of Central Asia"
A lecture by Anne Wright, formerly U.S. diplomatic corps in Uzbekistan, Kazakstan,
Afghanistan, and Mongolia.

Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, 8:00 p.m., Imin Center-Jefferson Hall, EWC
Bukharan Jewish Music from Central Asia — Shashmaqam

Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, 4:00 p.m.
Moonlight over Spring River: Traditional and New Chinese Music

Exhibition: Custom and Creativity: The Arts of the Upland Philippines
February 8 - May 2, 2006
East-West Center Gallery

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Seminar on Data Sharing for Demographic Research by Amy Pienta
January 10, 2006
Burns Hall 3012
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Amy Pienta is from the Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at the University of Michigan.

Data Sharing for Demographic Research (DSDR) is a project of ICPSR in collaboration with the Carolina Population Center, the Minnesota Population Center, and the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan. The project is supported by the Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. DSDR supports research investigators–both those who collect data and those who wish to use data–in dealing with complex data and data requiring special security. This presentation will discuss a new model of data sharing that is being supported by DSDR. Jointly sponsored by EWC and UH Population Studies Program.

EWC contact: Robert Retherford (808) 944-7403
email: retherfr@EastWestCenter.org

Congressional Study Group on the Asia Pacific Economy
January 18, 2006
Capitol Hill
Discussion session between congressional staff members and Mike Michalak, U.S. senior official on APEC at the U.S. Department of State regarding APEC. Sponsored by U.S. Asia Pacific Council (USAPC) and EWC Washington. (By invitation)

USAPC contact: Liz A. Dorn (202) 327-9762
email: dorne@eastwestcenter.org

Korean Communications Students Seminar
EWC
January 18 — 20, 2006
Thirty Korean students and faculty members will learn about and analyze American journalism and mass media practices through a series of presentations by speakers and site visits to Honolulu media organizations.

EWC contact: Marilyn Li, (808) 944-7258, email: lim@EastWestCenter.org

Presentation on “Gross National Happiness” by
His Excellency Lyonpo Jigme Y. Thinley
Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs of The Kingdom of Bhutan

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.

EWC Imin Center, Jefferson Hall
Reception to follow. (On-campus parking available, $3)

RSVP to 944-7111 by Friday, January 13

Lyonpo Jigmi Yoser Thinley, former Prime Minister
and Foreign Minister of Bhutan, is currently serving as
the Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs.

What is the true measure of a country’s prosperity? For Bhutan, an ancient kingdom secluded high in the Himalayas tucked between China and India, Gross National Happiness has been the guiding philosophy of the country’s development process. It is rooted in the Buddhist notion that the ultimate purpose of life is inner happiness. The King of Bhutan has declared that "Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product," and it is now an official policy passed by parliament.

According to Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley: "While conventional development models stress economic growth as the ultimate objective, the concept of GNH is . . . that true development of human society takes place when material and spiritual development occur side by side to complement and reinforce each other.” The four pillars of GNH are sustainable socio-economic development, cultural preservation, environmental conservation, and good governance. Recently, SAARC ministers adopted the concept of GNH among the strategies for the eradication of poverty in South Asia.

An International Affair 2006
East-West Center Foundation Dinner

Thursday, January 19, 2006
5:00 p.m. ~ Silent Auction & No-Host Cocktails
7:00 pm. ~ Dinner & Program
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom

The East-West Center will present the Asia Pacific Community Building Award to Mr. Houghton “Buck” Freeman and Mrs. Doreen Freeman for their dedication to strengthening the bonds of understanding among the peoples and nations of Asia and the United States. The Freeman Foundation was activated in 1993 by Mr. Freeman in memory of his father Mansfield Freeman, a co-founder of the international financial conglomerate American International Group, Inc., better known as AIG. Through education and educational institutes, the Freeman Foundation hopes to develop a greater appreciation of Asian cultures, histories, and economies in the United States and a better understanding of the American people and of American institutions and purposes by the peoples of East Asia. To further that cause, it grants about $70 million every year to various organizations and institutions.

The Asia Pacific Community Building Award recognizes individuals whose vision and professional and personal accomplishments exemplify the mission of the East-West Center. Past recipients include Her Excellency Corazon Aquino, former president of the Philippines; Dr. Genshitsu (Soshitsu XV) Sen, former grand master of the Urasenke Tea Tradition; and Mr. Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Sons Limited, the lead holding company of the 130-year old Tata Group, India’s largest industrial conglomerate.

The evening’s festivities will include a silent auction featuring exotic items from the Asia Pacific region and the United States. Proceeds from the auction will provide scholarships for EWC students.

Table Levels:
President Sponsor $10,000
Statesman Sponsor $5,000
Ambassador Sponsor $3,000
Diplomat Sponsor $1,500
Individual Seats $150 each
Contributions exceeding $70 per person are tax deductible as permitted by law.

For more information, please visit the East-West Center’s annual dinner website:
foundation.eastwestcenter.org/aninternationalaffair06.html

EWC contact: Stephanie Handa (808) 944-7105
email: HandaS@EastWestCenter.org

Third Workshop on Macroeconomic Aspects of Intergenerational Transfers
January 20 — 22, 2006
EWC
This meeting is part of an effort to develop national transfer accounts, a new system for measuring aggregate intergenerational transfers. The accounts consist of historical estimates and projections of intergenerational transfers in varying social, economic, and policy contexts.

EWC contact: Carolyn Eguchi, (808) 944-7510
email: eguchic@EastWestCenter.org

Japan-U.S. Journalists' Exchange Program
February 5 — 18, 2006

Eight journalists from major newspapers in Japan and an escort from the Nihon Shinbun Kyokai (NSK), Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association, will participate in a "managing disasters" study tour of the U.S. that has been organized by East-West Seminars. The journalists will visit Honolulu, Hilo, Los Angeles, New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, and Washington, D.C. They will be introduced to a broad range of disaster management programs at the community, city, state and federal levels and discuss state-of-the-art scientific and technological strategies, as well as organizational/structural, political, public policy, and media issues that addressing multiple natural hazard risk across the United States.

For more information contact Meril Fujiki or check www.eastwestcenter.org/journalists and hit Journalism Fellowships and Exchanges.
EWC contact Meril Fujiki
email: fujikim@EastWestCenter.org

Winter 2006 Jefferson Fellowships
Honolulu, Islamabad, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai
February 4 - 26, 2006

Thirteen journalists from Asia Pacific and the United States will participate in this three-week program of professional dialogue, study and travel.

Theme: "South Asia Shining"

India is poised to become a leading economy in the Asia Pacific region. However, many Indians are not yet feeling the benefits of India’s economic growth and the country has many challenges to overcome in its push toward greater economic prosperity.

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, having created a solid infrastructure of roads and communication, is equally one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. It is currently engaged in trying to balance competing visions of Islam and edging toward democratization at the national and provincial levels. The recent agreement with India over energy and missile testing has brought hopes of détente to the region. Both nuclear powers, Pakistan and India have key roles to play in regional stability and security.

For more information and a list of the selected fellows, please see the Jefferson Fellowships webpage: www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson.

EWC contact: Ann Hartman (808) 944-7384
email: Seminars@eastwestcenter.org

Scenario-Building Training
February 13 — 24, 2006
Bangkok, Thailand

Participants will meet to develop policy scenarios using the Asian Epidemic Model and linking them to the goals model. Tim Brown is the meeting coordinator.

EWC contact: June Kuramoto, (808) 944-7267
email: kuramotj@EastWestCenter.org

In the Arts . . .

Currently in the EWC Gallery through January 19:

Exhibition: Enduring Threads:
Central Asian Embroidered Textiles

Curated by Sharon Littlefield and Michael Schuster
Photographs by Hermine Dreyfuss

Designed by Michael Schuster and Lynne Najita

Through January 19, 2006
East-West Center Gallery

John A. Burns Hall, 1601 East-West Road (corner Dole St. & East-West Rd.)

A bold and colorful collection of suzani textiles collected by the late heiress Doris Duke (1912-1993) for her Honolulu home, Shangri La, will be shown publicly for the first time at the East-West Center Gallery beginning Sunday, Nov. 6, in conjunction with The Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.

Suzani is the Persian word for needle and it is aptly applied to this textile tradition, one that remains strong today in the Uzbekistan city of Bukhara, an important stop along the legendary Silk Road. Historically made by women for their daughters' dowries, the bright and bold suzanis serve such decorative purposes as wall hangings, bedding, table covers, and curtains.

Special Events:
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. "Culture and Politics of Central Asia"
A lecture by Anne Wright, formerly U.S. diplomatic corps in Uzbekistan, Kazakstan, Afghanistan, and Mongolia in the Gallery.

For information on group tours, please contact Pattie Dunn, arts outreach assistant,
(808) 944-7584 or email: dunnp@EastWestCenter.org

Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m; Sunday noon-4 p.m. Closed Saturdays and holidays. Admission is free. Visitor parking on the adjacent UH campus is $3 and is usually easily available on the upper campus after 4 p.m. weekdays; Sunday parking is normally free and ample.

In connection with the exhibition, “Enduring Threads: Central Asian Embroidered Textiles,”
The East-West Center Arts Program presents

Bukharan Jewish Music from Central Asia
Shashmaqam
Shumiel Shashmaqam, davvul (drum)
David Davidov, sitar
Boris Kuknariyev, accordion
Aboshaul Aminov, singer

Shashmaqam is a vibrant and colorful ensemble whose music draws upon the centuries-old traditions of Central Asia. The ensemble performs a panorama of classical and folk music of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, as well as the liturgical repertoire of Bukharan Jews.

Saturday, January 14, 2006, 8:00 p.m.

Imin Center-Jefferson Hall, East-West Center
Opposite UHM Kennedy Theatre; parking $3
General Admission $15
Students, senior citizens $10

Tickets available after Jan. 3 at the UHM Campus Center Box Office, M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or telephone 944-7341 for charge-by-phone.

These EWC Arts Programs are supported, in part, by the Hawai`i Pacific Rim Society, Friends of Hawaii Charities, the Jackie Chan Foundation USA, and generous contributors to the EWC Foundation, including members of the EWC Arts ‘Ohana.

In celebration of the Lunar New Year
The East-West Center Arts Program presents

Moonlight over Spring River:
Traditional and New Chinese Music
performed by
Chinese Music Virtuosi
Loo Sze-wang, sheng-Chinese mouth organ
Chu Siu-wai, xiao, dizi-flutes
Pan Ya-sze, yangqin-hammered dulcimer
Leung Oi-ying, zheng-plucked zither
Wong Chi-chung, huqin-bowed fiddle
Yeung Po-wing, pipa-plucked lute

The six members of Hong Kong’s Chinese Music Virtuosi (CMV) are among the most accomplished performers and teachers of Chinese musical instruments. They established CMV in 1997 to promote Chinese instrumental music, from cherished oldies to newly commissioned works. They share the belief that there remain exciting possibilities in the world of Chinese music, and the traditional instruments are capable of lovely sounds and dazzling performance techniques.

Saturday, January 28, 2006, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 29, 2006, 4:00 p.m.

Imin Center-Jefferson Hall, East-West Center
Opposite UHM Kennedy Theatre; parking $3
General Admission $15, Students, senior citizens $10

Tickets available after Jan. 3 at the UHM Campus Center Box Office, M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or telephone 944-7341 for charge-by-phone.

EWC Arts Programs are supported in part by the Hawai`i Pacific Rim Society, Friends of Hawai`i Charities, the Jackie Chan Foundation USA, and generous contributors to the EWC Foundation, including members of the EWC Arts ‘Ohana.

Exhibition: Custom and Creativity: The Arts of the Upland Philippines

East-West Center Gallery
February 8 - May 2, 2006
Opening celebration 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006

In Celebration of the Centennial of
Philippine Imigration to Hawai`i

Contemporary works by artists from this region will be paired with traditional arts and crafts that show the rich traditions of the Ifugao, Benget, Kalinga Banaue, and other Central Cordilleran cultures. Baguio, the capital of the region, is renowned for numerous accomplished creative artists.

The exhibition also will include superb video footage of traditional ceremonies, taken over the past two decades by the award winning visual ethnographer Art Tibaldo, who will be residence, February 8-14. The indigenous peoples have been discriminated against, in spite of their rich cultural and agricultural accomplishments.

LOOKING AHEAD . . .

2006

March 8 — 20: Asia Pacific Journalism Fellowships
EWC & Singapore and Taiwan
EWC contact: Marilyn Li, lim@EastWestCenter.org

March 16-18: 12th Annual ASDP National Meeting
Hosted at Belmont University, Nashville, TN
EWC contact: Peter Hershock, hershocp@EastWestCenter.org

March 27 — 28: Implementing the Pacific Framework for Action Team Workshop
EWC contact: Meril Fujiki, fujikim@EastWestCenter.org

March 29 — April 1: Building the Foundation Program Leadership Seminar for Pacific Island Planning Officials
EWC contact: Meril Fujiki, fujikim@EastWestCenter.org

March 29 — April 2: Korea-United States Journalists Exchange
EWC, U.S. mainland cities and Korea
EWC contact: Susan Kreifels, kreifels@EastWestCenter.org

March 30 — April 2: Outreach Workshop on Islam in Asia
Moline, Illinois
EWC contact: Grant Otoshi, otoshig@EastWestCenter.org

April 3 — 7: Implementing the Pacific Framework for Action: Regional Workshop for Disaster Managers and Planners
EWC contact: Meril Fujiki, email: fujikim@EastWestCenter.org

April 8 — 29: American/Thai Exchange Student Program
EWC contact: Cheryl Hidano, hidanoc@EastWestCenter.org

April 23 — May 13: Indigenous Cultures and Outside Influences: Japan and Southeast Asia
EWC and Southeast Asia
EWC contact: Grant Otoshi, otoshig@EastWestCenter.org

April 30 — May 27: Spring 2006 Jefferson Fellowships
EWC, U.S. mainland and Asia
EWC contact: Susan Kreifels, kreifels@EastWestCenter.org

May 30 — June 1: Sino-American Security Dialogue Workshop
EWC contact: Penny Higa, higap@EastWestCenter.org

May 30 — June 16: Institute on Infusing East Asia into the Undergraduate Curriculum
EWC
EWC contact: Peter Hershock, hershocp@EastWestCenter.org

May 30 — June 25
Senior Journalists Seminar
EWC, U.S. mainland and Asia
EWC contact: June Kuramoto, kuramotj@EastWestCenter.org

May 30 - June 29: 37th Summer Seminar on Population
Three concurrent workshops, each with an independent instructional program.
EWC contact: Eugene Alexander, alexande@EastWestCenter.org

June 18 — July 1: Pearl Harbor Workshop
EWC contact: Cheryl Hidano, hidanoc@EastWestCenter.org

June 24 — 30: American Student Exchange
EWC and field TBA
EWC contact: Cheryl Hidano, hidanoc@EastWestCenter.org

July 3 — 22: China Field Seminar: Traditions and Modernity: Performing Arts and Cultural Representation
Beijing, Xian, Shanxi and Xinjiang provinces, and Shanghai
EWC contact: Sandy Osaki, osakis@EastWestCenter.org

July 9 — 22: Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Program
EWC contact: Abby Sines, sinesa@EastWestCenter.org

July 10 — 21: Building the Foundation Program Leadership Seminar for Pacific Island
Telecommunications Managers
EWC contact: Meril Fujiki, fujikim@EastWestCenter.org

July 10 — August 11: National Endowment for the Humanities Institute
The Silk Road: Early Globalization and Chinese Cultural Identity
EWC contact: Sandy Osaki, osakis@eastwestcenter.org

August 7 — 10: Senior Policy Seminar
EWC contact: Jane Smith-Martin, smithj@EastWestCenter.org

September 3 - 16: 16th New Generation Seminar
EWC & U.S. mainland
EWC contact: Ann Hartman, hartmana@EastWestCenter.org

September 6 — 20: Hong Kong Journalism Fellowships
EWC, China and Hong Kong
EWC contact: Marilyn Li, lim@EastWestCenter.org

September 25 — 29: Building The Resilience of Island Nations — Palau
EWC & Palau
EWC contact: Meril Fujiki, fujikim@EastWestCenter.org

October 1 — 30 (tentative): Fall 2006 Jefferson Fellowships
EWC contact: Ann Hartman, hartmana@EastWestCenter.org

October 5 — 8: Pacific Framework Consultation (Yap)
EWC contact: Meril Fujiki, fujikim@EastWestCenter.org

October 30 — Nov. 3 (tentative): Building the Foundation Program: Collaborative Forum
on Building Resilience in the Pacific Islands
EWC contact: Meril Fujiki, fujikim@EastWestCenter.org

December 7-10 (tentative): EWC/EWCA 2006 International Alumni Conference
Hanoi, Vietnam
EWC contact: Gordon Ring, ringg@EastWestCenter.org

Contact information and dates are subject to change.