SUMMER COURSE

SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition

ANNUAL PROGRAMME

Study of Mon Society and Culture18 - 24 March 2015

Having one of the most brilliant civilizations of mainland Southeast Asia, the Mon period can be divided into seven ranging from protohistoric states to the contemporary world. SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition has started a new programme: Study of Mon Society and Culture not only to promote the value of Mon civilization which was once flourished in Southeast Asian but also to be aware of the importance of Mon civilization.I. Nature of the ProgrammeThe programme will run for seven-days from 18 24 March 2015: two-day lecture and discussions conducted by prominent Myanmar and Mon scholars and a five-day trip to the Mon State. The lecturers and concerned staff from SEAMEO CHAT will accompany the participants along the trip.II. Lecture Topics

Origin and Religion of Mon Customs and Traditions of Mon

Old Cities of Mon

Arts and Culture of MonIII. Registration FeeThe total fees for the programme is US$ 1000:

Tuition fees US$ 300 Other expenses on accommodation (based on twin sharing), meals (breakfast, lunch), travel by coach to Kyite-htee-yoe, Thaton, Mottama and Mawlamyine will be altogether US$ 700 which will be arranged by a recommended Tour Company.

Participants are expected to make their own arrangements regarding International Air Travel.IV. RegistrationThe Registration form should be completed and returned with your Curriculum Vitae to the following address by 4 February 2015.

Dr. Win Myat Aung, Programme OfficerSEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition

Pyay Road, Yangon 11041

Myanmar

Phone : 95-01-515180 (9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m Myanmar time)Fax : 095-1-515175

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