Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand 
why the old poets of China went so far
and high 
into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

 This year, the UP Asian Center is celebrating its 68th Founding Anniversary. As part of its celebration, there will be a month-long series of online and on-site activities that the Asian Center community and its partners are welcome to enjoy.

 ACTIVITIES

14 November 2023 | UP Asian Center and TriCollege Ph.D. Philippine Studies Program Information Session: A Webinar

14 November 2023 | UP Asian Center and TriCollege Ph.D. Philippine Studies Program Information Session: A Webinar

The UP Asian Center will hold an Academic Programs Information Session on 14 November 2023, 2:00 PM, PST (GMT+8), via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public but signing in to a (free) Zoom account is required.

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17 November 2023 | 7th NACAI International Symposium: Energy and Environment Nexus and the Future of the Asia-Pacific Region

17 November 2023 | 7th NACAI International Symposium: Energy and Environment Nexus and the Future of the Asia-Pacific Region

The UP Asian Center will co-host the 7th NACAI International Symposium: Energy and Environment Nexus and the Future of the Asia-Pacific Region on 17 November 2023, at the GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center Auditorium. The event is strictly by-invitation only.

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09-10 November 2023 | Asia Today: Meaningful Change in the Post-Pandemic Transition | An Online International Conference

09-10 November 2023 | Asia Today: Meaningful Change in the Post-Pandemic Transition | An Online International Conference

The Asian Center, University of the Philippines in partnership with the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Lomonosov Moscow State University will hold the online international conference, “Asia Today: Meaningful Change in the Post-Pandemic Transition” on 9 - 10 November 2023, 2 – 4 PM, (GMT+8), via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

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23 November 2023 | Rakugo in English: A Theater Production

23 November 2023 | Rakugo in English: A Theater Production

The UP Asian Center, together with the Embassy of Japan, the UP Center for International Studies, and will host the theater production, “Rakugo in English” on 23 November 2023, Thursday, 6:00 PM (GMT+8) at the GT-Toyota Auditorium, Asian Center, Diliman. The event is free and open to the public.

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22 November 2023 | Pesta Igal 2023: A Celebration of Sama-Bajau Dance and Music

22 November 2023 | Pesta Igal 2023: A Celebration of Sama-Bajau Dance and Music

The UP Asian Center, together with the Areté and Tanghalang Ateneo of Ateneo De Manila University, will host a cultural performance, “Pesta Igal: A Celebration of Sama Dance and Music” on 22 November 2023, Wednesday, 7:00 PM (GMT+8) at the Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University. The show will go on despite the transport strike. The event is free and open to the public.

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21 November 2023 | China’s Economy in Long-term Perspective: A Webinar

21 November 2023 | China’s Economy in Long-term Perspective: A Webinar

The UP Asian Center will host the webinar, “China’s Economy in Long-term Perspective” on 21 November 2023, 9 AM, GMT+8 (20 November 2023, 8 PM, EST), via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

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26 November 2023 | The Asia Concert: Rasa Asia

26 November 2023 | The Asia Concert: Rasa Asia

The UP Asian Center will hold The Asia Concert with the theme, “Rasa Asia” on 26 November 2023, Sunday, 7:00 PM (GMT+8) at the GT-Toyota Auditorium, Asian Center, UP Diliman. The event is open to the public. Tickets are priced at PhP 200 each, available for pre-order. Seating is first-come, first-served.

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29 November 2023 | Philippine Studies Abroad: Promoting the Filipino Identity in a Multicultural, Multipolar World | A Webinar

29 November 2023 | Philippine Studies Abroad: Promoting the Filipino Identity in a Multicultural, Multipolar World | A Webinar

The UP Asian Center, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs, will host the webinar, “Philippine Studies Abroad: Promoting the Filipino Identity in a Multicultural, Multipolar World” on 29 November 2023, 3PM, (GMT+8), via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

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04 December 2023 | Japanese Studies in the Philippines: Research Writing Workshop

04 December 2023 | Japanese Studies in the Philippines: Research Writing Workshop

The UP Asian Center, with the support of the Japan Foundation Manila, will hold a research writing workshop on 4 December 2023, 9:00 am (GMT+8), ONSITE at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, and on 6 December 2023 at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. The event is free and open to the public.

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