The Indonesian Heritage Society, Jakarta is a non-profit organization offering the opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia. The varied activities of the society, including tours, lectures and study groups, provide a stepping stone to discovering the culture, life, history and art of this vast archipelago. The society has a large multinational following that includes many Indonesians and, while most activities are conducted in English, the French, Japanese and Korean sections provide the opportunity to participate in projects and lectures conducted in their own languages.  

NIGHT STUDY GROUP - Last Minute Substitution!

A Presentation by Mr. Hubert Gijzen, Director and Representative of UNESCO, Jakarta: Culture for Development - Balancing Protection and Economic Benefits

 

The Night Study Group (NSG) is pleased that Mr. Hubert Gijzen, Director and Representative of the UNESCO office in Jakarta will give a presentation on “Culture for Development – Balancing Protection and Economic Benefits" next Wednesday evening.  

This presentation will begin with on overview of UNESCO and its work in the field of Culture, and then go on to explain UNESCO conventions, particularly concerning World Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage. The lecture will describe the process of adding sites and items onto the World Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage lists, respectively, and the criteria that must be met. The talk will also explain the concept of “Culture for Development” and the activities that the Culture Unit are undertaking, with a particular focus on the ongoing activities at the Borobudur.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

7:00 p.m. Light meal (food Rp30,000, wine Rp50,000)

7:30 p.m. Presentation start time

IHS Library

Sentral Senayan I, 17th Floor

Please come to NSG and learn more about UNESCO’s Heritage nomination process. And do let us know if you plan to join us by April 23, so we can reserve your space and/or food.

For more information, please contact:

Yvonne Pangemanan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) +62 817 490 3516 

Stephanie Pirolo ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) +62 818 892 470 

Anne Ambler ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) +62 811 875 619

Anita Hibler ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) +62 818 0824 2811