ICOM Asia and Pacific Organisation (ASPAC) South Asia Seminar January 18-22, 2000 Organised by Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (National Museum of Mankind,Bhopal 462013 (India) Theme :The overriding question facing museums today, specially in the third world and in most Asia pacific countries, is that of their relevance and survival. Most of the museums, in this part of the world, mirror the reductive, sectarian and typological categories, used by colonial countries, to map, appropriate and control the biocultural landscape of colonized countries. They have not tried to reflect or criticise the hegemonic textualisation of the variety, complexity and plurality of the local cultural contexts. In order to retain their relevance, the museums have to play a role in combating the growing monoculture of life and mind, by documenting, preserving and presenting the polycultural technologies of subsistence and resource management, and life enhancing elements of knowledge and skill, transmitted by communities transgenerationally. They have to treat the community habitats as living museums, and collaborate with communities, in reversing the process of univocal translation of their polyvocal cultures. They can play a role in development, not by commoditising heritage for its display and representation, but by its revitalisation and replenishment. The communities in SAARC countries are facing a common threat of biocultural reductionism, from mega developmental projects,which are compelling them to adapt themselves to transplanted cultures and transgenic crops. It is felt that there is need for an inter disciplinary and inter community meet of the ICOM to address this issue of growing threat to diversity in the SAARC countries. This meet may try to work out common strategies for the museums in the region, so that they can play a catalytic role in relating culture and development sustainably, and, so that, culture is seen as constitutive of and not instrumental in development. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (National Museum of Mankind) at Bhopal , the host for this event, has been working with communities throughout India, and with like minded individuals and institutions outside India, on collaborative projects to preserve,present and disseminate the ecospecific knowledge systems, which have been accumulated by communities through centuries, by responding to different agro climatic environments. The Museum and the communities have been undertaking co-curated exhibitions and codirected field initiatives, to channelise the community self governance strategies into local developmental approaches, and thereby, to enable and empower the communities, in their endeavours for environmental self determination. These collaborative projects cover various fields, including plant medicine,water harvesting, architecture, conservation of forests and sacred groves, inter regional transfer of knowledge and technologies and interdialect translation. The Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal is working in Collabration with the IGRMS, as a facilitator for this event. The Museum coordinates the work of CECA and is engaged in imparting environmental and heritage management education, and in catering to the disabled and neighbourhood communities. Sessions 1 Museums, Heritage and Development. 2 Museums, Tourism and Sustainable Development. 3 Intellectual and Cultural Property as a Museum Issue: Who benefits,who loses. 4 Museums in the next Millennium / Museum Development in South Asia. Eligibility Participation in the Seminar is open to ICOM Members and other Museum Professionals from South Asia. Registration Fee US $ 50 (Foreign delegates) or Rs.500 (Indian delegates). The Registration Fee includes Registration Kit; shared hostel/ Guest house accommodation (17/18 to 22nd January), boarding and local transport; official dinner on the 21st January, Post-seminar field visit; tea/coffee and working lunch; and Pre-seminar workshop reading materials, if any. Bonafide Museology Students sponsored by Recognised Institutions/ Universities, would have to pay only 50% of the Registration Fee. Local Hospitality Participants shall be offered concessional lodging (in Government Guest Houses/ hostels), on a shared basis and local transport. Those who desire accommodation on a single occupancy basis may have to pay extra, depending on availability. Hotels Those who prefer hotel accommodation, on a single or double occupancy basis, may indicate their choice, in order of preference and send a Non-refundable Deposit of Rs. 200/- . Rest of the hotel payments can be made by them on arrival. A.C. Non A.C. Category A Rs.1200 to 3000 p. day Rs.750 to 1600 p. day Category B Rs. 500 to 800 p. day Rs. 300 to 500 p. day Category C Rs. 400 to 500 p.day Rs. 300 to 400 p. day The IGRMS shall try to get some concessions (Upto 10 to 20%) in select hotels in Bhopal, for those delegates who are Registering their names before 20th December, 99. Last Date of Registration 31st December, 1999. Early Registration is highly advisable due to the limited capacity in the hotels/ guest houses. International Travel Part travel assistance may be available to foreign participants from South Asia. For details, contact Dr. Amareswar Galla, Chairperson of ICOM-ASPAC,PO Box- 3175 , Manuka, ACT 2603, Australia. Fax: (612)>6201-5999. Email [log in to unmask] Passport/Visa Valid Passport and Visa is necessary for the foreign participants to visit India. Climate In January, the Bhopal climate ranges from 30°C (max.) to 9°C (min.). One should carry warm pullover or jacket. Language The official language of the Conference will be English. Travel Insurance Participants are advised to make their own travel insurance arrangements. Contact Persons 1. Dr. Sujit Som, Joint Director, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, (National Museum of Mankind), Shamla Hills, Bhopal 462013. India Tel 91-755-540319 fax :91-755-542076 or 545458. Email ;[log in to unmask] Web-site: www.museumofmankind.com 2. Dr. B. Venugopal, Scientist-in-Charge, Regional Museum of Natural History, E-5, Arera Colony, Bhopal 462016, India. Tel 91-755-567551 Fax :91-755-567551. Email : [log in to unmask] PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE 17th January :Monday 11.00-16.00 Arrival of participants (young museologists) at the workshop. Registration 18th January :Tuesday 11.00-16.00 Pre-Seminar Training Workshop for young museologists (in Regional Museum of Natural History, at E-5, Arera Colony, Bhopal) 11.00-16.00 Arrival of other participants for Seminar Registration 19th January :Wednesday 10.00-11.00 Inauguration 11.05-13.30 Session I: Museums, Heritage & Development 13.30-14.30 Lunch 14.35-17.00 Session- II : Museums, Tourism & Sustainable Development. 17.05-19.30 Visit RMNH (Regional Museum of Natural History) and RSC(Regional Science Centre) 20th January : Thursday 09.00-11.00 Visit to IGRMS Exhibitions. 11.05-13.30 Session III : Intellectual & Cultural Property as a Museum Issue: Who benefits,who loses. 13.30-14.30 Lunch 14.05-16.00 Session IV: Museum & the next Millennium : Museum Development in South Asia 16.05-17.00 Business Meeting (for office bearers only) 17.15-18.30 Valedictory 21st January : Friday 08.00-16.00 & Interactive/Combined Meeting of South Asia Seminar participants with those 18.00-20.00 attending the Seminar/ Workshop on Natural Resource Management Strategies of Communities. 20.05-22.00 Official Dinner 22nd January : Saturday 08.00-13.00 Post Seminar field visit to Heritage Site : Bhimbetka. Except the pre-seminar Workshop, all other sessions will be held at the IGRMS premises at the Shamla Hills. Pre-Seminar Workshop with focus on Heritage Tourism 18th January, 2000. Venue: Regional Museum of Natural History, E-5, Arera Colony, Bhopal 462016. Tel 91-755-567551 Fax : 91-755-567551. Email : [log in to unmask] A capacity building workshop for new and emerging professional museum workers, specially young people and students of museology. Participants should arrive on the 17th January, 2000, to receive their workshop materials. Dr. Galla from Australia, who is Chairperson of the ICOM Asia Pacific Organisation (ASPAC), and will induct the participants to the work of the World Commission for Culture and Development (Dr. Galla is Chairperson of the Commission) with a focus on Heritage Tourism. He will use case studies of international best practices and AV resources relating to the theme of the Seminar on Museums,Culture and Development. The participants in the workshop will be allowed to participate in the Seminar as well. Admission Young museologists (not more than 35 years of age), and students of museology. Those interested to attend the workshop shall have to register before the last date with proof of studentship and/or age from the concerned authorities . As admission is restricted to not more than 30 participants (15 from India and 15 from other SAARC countries), early registration is advised. Concession On specific request with valid documents, students of museology may be given 50% concession in Registration Fee. Date : 18th January, 2000, Tuesday. Date of Arrival in Bhopal : 17th January, 2000: Monday. Museums, Culture and Development ICOM Asia and Pacific Organisation (ASPAC) South Asia Seminar January 18-22, 2000 Registration Form To secure a place on the Seminar and/or Workshop, please fill up the form and send it alongwith the Remittance to reach: The Director, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Shamla Hills, Bhopal - 462 013 (India) Tel: 91-755-540319 Fax :91-755-542076 or 545458. Email:[log in to unmask] latest by 31st December, 99. Please pay by bank draft favouring: DIRECTOR, INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA MANAV SANGRAHALAYA, BHOPAL (INDIA) Registration fee: US $ 50 (for foreign delegates); Indian Rs. 500/-(for Indian delegates) The Registration Fee includes Registration Kit; shared hostel/ Guest house accommodation (17/18 to 22nd January), boarding and local transport; official dinner on the 21st January, Post-seminar field visit; tea/coffee and working lunch; and Pre-seminar workshop reading materials, if any. Bonafide Museology Students sponsored by Recognised Institutions/ Universities, would have to pay only 50% of the Registration Fee.) 1. Personal Data (Please use block letters) Mr. Ms. Prof. Dr. Other____________. Name : ____________________________________________________ Address : ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Postal code and City : __________________________________________ Country : ___________________________________________________ Telephone (O)____________________ (R) ________________________ Email/ Website : ______________________________________________ Passport No.___________ Date of Issue: _________ Place of Issue:______________ In case of foreign delegates) 2. Indicate Yes/No, if you intend to participate in: (a) Pre seminar workshop : Yes No (Open to Museology students and young museologists,below 35 yrs only) (b) Seminar : Yes No (c) Post seminar field visit : Yes No 3. Travel information : Date of Arrival at Bhopal________________ Flt./ Train No.___________ Date of Departure from Bhopal ____________ Flt./ Train No._________ 4. Accommodation at Bhopal. (a) Hotel accommodation, needed in Category A B C (b) Guest house/ hostel accommodation, needed on concessional tarrif: * 5. Presentation : Yes/ No If yes, in which session : 1 2 3 4 Title of Paper/ Presentation: ______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Abstract enclosed being sent separately 6.Remittance details a) Registration Fee : Rs/ $________ b) For Hotel accommodation Rs/ $________ Total Rs/ $________ D.D. No. _________________dated: ____________ Date:__________ Signature:________________________ =================================================== Dr. AMARESWAR GALLA Chairperson, Asia Pacific Organisation, ICOM & Chairperson, Working Group on Cross Cultural Issues, International Executive Council, ICOM ICOM: International Council of Museums) Contact Details: Dr A.Galla, Executive Director Australian Forum for Cultural Diversity PO BOX- 3175, Manuka, ACT 2603 Fax: 61 2 6201 5999 Phone-Cell: 61 419 273 041 E-Mail [log in to unmask] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html