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	BOOKLAUNCH Thursday 24 July, 6 - 7.30pm GALLERY4A ASIA AUSTRALIA ARTS CENTE 181-187 Hay Street SYDNEY Daniel Droga, President of the Asian Australian Artists Association Inc., invites you to the Sydney launch of Breakout: Chinese Art Outside of China and Chinese Contemporary Art: & Things You Should Know two books by Dr Melissa Chiu Vice President for Global Arts Programs of the Asia Society Museum in New York and founding director of the Asia-Australia Arts Centre (1996-2001) RSVP 02 9212 0380 or info@4a.com.au www.4a.com.au * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

	Great cities of Asia: Xanadu; Beijing, past present & future A seminar presented by The Asian Arts Society of Australia (TAASA) in Melbourne in conjunction with the National Gallery of Victoria When: 9:30 AM - 4:15 PM, Saturday 2 August, 2008 Where: Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd Cost: $85 adult / $75 TAASA,NGV,AGS,Powerhouse / $30 Student & concession More information available at: http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au Bookings: (03) 8662 1555 10am - 5pm daily Event Code: PO8111 The modern city of Beijing occupies a site that dates back to Kublai Khan and centuries earlier. Many of its walls and towers still stand; many have fallen prey to the desire for modernization, as have its forests and fields. The history and culture of Beijing reflect the city’s past glories as well as some of the dark secrets of its rulers. In the 21st century China once again attracts pilgrims, traders and visitors from around the world, especially in this Olympic year. This seminar in TAASA’s lecture series on “Great Cities of Asia”, entitled “Xanadu: Past, Present and Future” covers topics on Beijing past as well as its present and future role. SPEAKERS & TOPICS Professor Jocelyn Chey--Beijing in the Western Imagination Professor Geremie Barme--The cultural heritage of Beijing & its place in Chinese history Dr. Claire Roberts--Hedda Morrison’s Peking Dr. Ye Xiaoqing--Imperial City, Chinese City Aspects of everyday life in old Peking ZiYin Wang Gantner--The film industry in Beijing, then and now John Denton--The cultural issues of foreign architects working in China. Technology transfer or cultural exploitation?

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	OLYMPIC BANQUET The Confucius Institute at the University of Sydney is proud to host a special Olympic Banquet to celebrate the 2008 Beijing Games. This event will feature speakers on the social and cultural progress of the Olympic Games, Beijing Olympic trivia and highlights on the big screen, and classical Chinese cultural performances. In the University of Sydney’s majestic MacLaurin Hall, guests will enjoy first-class cuisine, fine wine and stimulating discussion. It’s the perfect opportunity to participate in the excitement of Beijing 2008! When: 6:30-10:30pm, Saturday August 16, 2008 Where: MacLaurin Hall, The University of Sydney Cost: $150 per person, $135 for table of 10 RSVP: Tuesday July 29, 2008 Booking: Ms Karen McLaren Tel: +61 2 9351 8547 Fax: +61 2 9351 8562 Email: riap.reception@usyd.edu.au For more information please visit: http://www.usyd.edu.au/confucius_institute/events_and_news/olympic_banquet.shtml