Category: Countries
Book Talk Recording Now Available: He Who is Made Lord: Empire, Class, and Race in Postwar Singapore
The recording of Book Talk with Muhammad Suhail Mohamed Yazid (Harvard University Asia Center) is now available online. In this talk, Suhail discussed his new book He Who is Made Lord (ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute), which revisits late colonial Singapore to uncover the politics of empire, class, and race surrounding the island’s titular office. The conversation, […]
LuceSEA webinar recording available: Who Tells the War? Community Memory and the Vietnam War’s Enduring Legacies
The recording of the first webinar in the LuceSEA Webinar Series: Southeast Asia in Transition is now available! Featuring Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dan “Fig” Leaf, Dr. Long T. Bui (UC Irvine), Dr. Thy Phu (University of Toronto Scarborough), and Dr. Barbara Watson Andaya (UH Mānoa), this session explores how the Vietnam War continues to shape […]
Luce SEA 2024 Fall Webinar Recording Now Available: “Promoting Community-Centric Tourism Economy in Southeast Asia”
Tourism has long been a key driver of economic growth in Southeast Asia, but how can we ensure that this growth benefits local communities rather than displacing them? This webinar brings together leading experts in tourism governance, community-based tourism, and economic development to explore ways to create a more equitable and sustainable tourism economy. Watch […]
Learn to Play Javanese Gamelan this Fall!
Register for MUS 311H – CRN 75582 | Fall 2025 | TR 1:30–2:20 PM | MB 113 | Instructor: Mr. Byron Moon Ever wanted to play in a traditional Indonesian orchestra? Join us this Fall for MUS 311H: Javanese Gamelan, a hands-on, entry-level course open to all students, faculty, and staff—no prior experience needed! Javanese […]
Unveiling Secret War Laos: Tales from U.S. Allied Lao Veterans and the CIA during the Vietnam War
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 9:00–10:30 PM EDT | Hybrid Event | Thomas Jefferson Building, Whittall Pavilion (Library of Congress) & Online Register to attend virtually The Library of Congress Asian Division and the Veterans History Project will host a hybrid event to commemorate the end of the 50th anniversary year of the Vietnam War: […]
Join the Thai Language Table – Spring 2025 Virtual Sessions
Join us for the Thai Language Table Virtual Session! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this is a great opportunity to practice speaking Thai in a relaxed environment. Connect with fellow learners, ask questions, and improve your fluency through engaging conversations. Don’t miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in the language and culture. Session DatesThursdays: April […]
Join Investigative Journalist Sheila Coronel for a Critical Talk on Political Dynasties and Democracy
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies, in collaboration as the Asia Working Group, is pleased to co-sponsor a special talk by renowned journalist Sheila Coronel on the dangers of political dynasties and their impact on democracy. Event Details About the Speaker Sheila Coronel is the Director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism and the […]
Webinar Announcement: Promoting Community-Centric Tourism Economy in Southeast Asia
April 2, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 PM HST / April 3, 2025 8:00 – 9:30 AM ICT, 9:00 – 10:30 AM PST, 10:00 – 11:30 AM JST / Register on Zoom Join Us for an Engaging Discussion on Sustainable, Community-Centric Tourism in Southeast Asia We invite you to our upcoming webinar, Promoting Community-Centric Tourism Economy in […]
Divergence and Alterity: Shrines, Sacrality, and Performing Arts in South and Southeast Asia
Friday, April 11, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 PM (HST) / Register on Zoom Speaker: Abdul Haque Chang, Dept. of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts, IBA Karachi The Center for Southeast Asian and South Asian Studies is pleased to present a lecture on Divergence and Alterity: Shrines, Sacrality, and Performing Arts in South and Southeast Asia […]
Hot Stuff: Exposing Indonesia’s Geothermal Dreams Simulcast Organized by GETSEA
March 31, 2025 11:00 AM (HST) Moore Hall 155A, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa About the Event Join us for a special simulcast film screening and discussion of Hot Stuff, an award-winning documentary that critically examines Indonesia’s energy policies, the corporate interests tied to them, and their impact on local environments and communities. Directed by […]
