Buddhism in Contemporary Society Lecture Series
Free admission; registration required.
Talk by:
Professor Puay-Peng Ho, Director, School of Architecture, The Chinese Uni...
Mass migration is changing the way we live, learn and do business. A century ago, migrants crossed an ocean and never saw their homelands again. Today, they call or Skype...
Luncheon panel discussion with:
Jennifer Liu (L), Founder, Sir Hudson Group International Ltd.;
Lysanne Tusar (C), Founder, The Eighth Estate Winery Ltd.
Jenn...
AsiaStore, in collaboration with India-based Moon River Designs, presents:
Celebrate the Mughal arts — where artisans will be on hand to demonstrate and sell their...
Writer and historian William Dalrymple (The Last Mughal, Nine Lives), co-curator with Yuthika Sharma for the Asia Society Museum exhibition Princes and Painters in M...
The bizarre supernatural tale of Hoichi the Earless (from Kwaidan) is given a surreal spin in a new interpretation by three innovative artists from Japan. Akiko Sakurai,...
Celebrated author William Dalrymple reads from his award-winning book The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi, 1857, accompanied by North Indian vocalist Vidya Shah...
Parviz Tanavoli, one of Iran's foremost artists, will be speaking with Melissa Chiu about his journey as Iran's first significant modern sculptor. A central figur...
Theodore Roosevelt, War in the Philippines, and the Rise and Fall of America's Imperial Dream
Pulitzer Prize-finalist Gregg Jones shares the extraordinary story of Am...
Since emerging as independent states from the ruins of the Soviet Union 20 years ago, the five Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,...
With the triple threat of the Euro-crisis, American political paralysis and the danger of a Chinese “hard landing,” 2012 will be a pivotal year for the world...
Join us for a discussion with Shankar Acharya, Author of India After the Global Crisis and Honorary Professor and Member of Board of Governors of ICRIER, Subir Gokarn, De...
A local tradition of Hindustani raga has existed in Kabul since the 1860s, when Amir Sher Ali Khan brought a number of classically trained musicians from India to pe...
The C-Suite: Carbon, Competitiveness, and Corporate Leadership
Luncheon panel discussion on Green Buildings
Buildings consume 40% of power generated globally, and a stag...
HBO Documentary Films and Asia Society
present
Saving Face
Dir. Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Pakistan/USA. 2011. 40 min.
Monday, March 5, 2012
5:30 - 7:00 p...
The KPMG-Asia Society Asian Economic Integration Series
Luncheon panel discussion
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions in and out of Asia have reached unprecedented lev...
Robert D. Hormats, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment, will discuss with Orville Schell, Asia Society’s Arthur Ross Director of the Cen...
The Diplomatic Dialogue series allows Asia Society members and friends to discuss issues in U.S.-Asian relations with an Ambassador and diplomats. His Excellency Akramul...
The Women’s Education Project (WEP) and BRAC USA, in partnership with the Asia Society, are hosting a panel discussion to celebrate the 101st International Women...
The Merck-Asia Society Women's Healthcare Series
Luncheon panel discussion
While women are fighting for equality in the workplace and taking on executive positi...
Buddhism in Contemporary Society Lecture Series
Free admission; registration required.
Talk by:
Professor Junhyun Rhi, Professor of Art History, Seoul National Universit...
Second Friday of the month: Expand your circle and connect with new peers from other companies while adding a dash of culture to your network. Hosted by Asia Society Corp...
Chinese-American pianist Dave Liang returns to the Asia Society with The Shanghai Restoration Project, a group renowned for its unique blend of Chinese instrumentation, h...
Citi Series on Asian Arts and Culture
Check out screenings of more Japanese documentaries here.
Death of a Japanese Salesman
Dir. SUNADA Mami. 2011. 90 min. Color. HDCAM...
Citi Series on Asian Arts and Culture
Check out screenings of more Japanese documentaries here.
Dear Pyongyang
YANG Yonghi. 2005. 107 min. Color. HDCAM.
In Korean and J...
As the Chinese economy grows and Chinese industries expand, new markets are opening up that provide fertile ground for innovation. Increasing consumption means a growing...
In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Japan and the U.S.-Japan Council in Washington, Asia Society is hosting a one-year anniversary program in remembrance of the 3/1...
An Ambassador’s Lunch with
Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.
Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States
Co-hosted by Bank of America
In this Ambassador's...
Exploring the Creative Process – A Conversation
MacArthur Fellow Sarah Sze and Pulitzer-prize-winner Siddhartha Mukherjee are an exceptional couple who have both pu...
Akash Kapur in conversation with Philip Gourevitch, The New Yorker
The son of an Indian father and an American mother, Akash Kapur spent his formative years in India and...
AsiaStore presents a vetted selection of the most recent and pertinent titles for Asian Art Collectors. Ceramics, Sculpture, Textiles, Painting, Furniture, Jewelry, and m...
Personal appearances by Kemin Hu Friday March 16-Saturday March 17; 12:30pm-4pm
AsiaStore presents a newly acquired collection from Kemin Hu. Experience the power of scho...
Nicholas Platt, long-time China specialist, three-time U.S. Ambassador (Pakistan, Zambia and the Philippines), Asia Society President Emeritus, and author of the recently...
Directed by Edward A. Burger
86 min. / China / English and Chinese with English subtitles / 2005
Documentary
Asia Premiere
Director Q&A follows screening
Amongst W...
Performed by:
Ki Purbo Asmoro, dhalang
Accompanied by full Javanese gamelan orchestra
Featuring members of Mayangkara (Solo, Java) and Gamelan Kusuma Laras (New York City...
Personal appearances by Kemin Hu Friday March 16-Saturday March 17; 12:30pm-4pm
AsiaStore presents a newly acquired collection from Kemin Hu. Experience the power of scho...
Norouz, the Persian New Year, marks the beginning of spring. Discover the spirit of Norouz with traditional music, dance and crafts from Central Asia and Iran.
Family pro...
Directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto
84 min. / Japan / Japanese with English subtitles / 2005
Animation
Hong Kong Premiere
Famous for his beautiful, expressive puppets, Kawa...
Directed by Sunil Ariyaratne
130 min / Sri Lanka / Sinhala with English subtitles / 2007
Dramatic Feature
Hong Kong Premiere
In the remote Sri Lankan countryside, a nu...
Leading international art dealers, curators, legal experts, and scholars come together to discuss the contemporary environment for collecting ancient art.
Panelists inclu...
Part of the film series
Extreme Private Ethos: Japanese Documentaries
Up Close and Personal: Kawase Naomi (Two films screened in one program)
Family has been a central...
Directed by Jennifer Fox
82 min. / Italy, USA / English, Italian and Tibetan with English subtitles / 2011
Documentary
Asia Premiere
Working with over a thousand hours...
Directed by Jin Tiemu
98 min. / China / Chinese with English subtitles / 2009
Documentary
Hong Kong Premiere
Director Q&A follows screening
One of the most celebra...
The gala evening at The Plaza Hotel opens with a chic 1930's Shanghai nights-themed cocktail reception featuring music by the LeZhang Quartet, Asian-inspired tastings...
Directed by Jean-Marc Abela and Mark Patrick McGuire
91 min. / Japan, Canada / Japanese with English subtitles / 2010
Documentary
Asia Premiere
There is a unique schoo...
Directed by Lesley Ann Patten
101 min. / Canada / English / 2003
Documentary
Hong Kong Premiere
A profile (of sorts) of Tibetan teacher and filmmaker Dzongar Jamyang K...
Third Friday of the month: Enjoy a fabulous evening of networking, art and ambiance with the LGBT community, and make new professional and personal connections. Join host...
Directed by Tsering Rhitar Sherpa
90 min. / Nepal / Tibetan with English Subtitles / 2006
Dramatic Feature
Hong Kong Premiere
Director Q&A follows screening
I...
Directed by Gesar Mukpo
76 min. / Canada / English / 2010
Documentary
Asia Premiere
At age three, Gesar Tsewang Arthur Mukpo, son of renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher...
Directed by Johanna Demetrakas
92 min. / USA / English / 2011
Documentary
Asia Premiere
This is the long-awaited feature documentary that explores the life, teachings,...
Part of the film series
Extreme Private Ethos: Japanese Documentaries
The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On
HARA Kazuo. 1987. 122 min. Color. 16mm.
In Japanese with...
Directed by Tom Waller
90 min. / Thailand / Thai with English subtitles / 2011
Dramatic Feature
Hong Kong Premiere
Director Q&A follows screening
Thai-English dire...
Directed by Diego Rafecas
115 min. / Argentina / Spanish with English subtitles / 2005
Dramatic Feature
Asia Premiere
Un Buda is the brilliant feature film debut of di...
What are the possibilities — and hazards — facing the U.S. as it withdraws from Afghanistan and as it reviews its long engagement in Pakistan? This is one of...
At the end of February, the Government of India will publish its annual Economic Survey and submit its Budget to the Indian Parliament. A group of experts from business,...
Peter Popham in conversation with Suzanne DiMaggio, Asia Society.
This major new biography of Aung San Suu Kyi — the Nobel Peace Prize laureate known to the world a...
Directed by Jin Tiemu
98 min. / China / Chinese with English subtitles / 2009
Documentary
Hong Kong Premiere
One of the most celebrated journeys in history is that of...
Part of the film series
Extreme Private Ethos: Japanese Documentaries
Extreme Private Eros: Love Song 1974
HARA Kazuo. 1974. 98 min. BW. 16mm.
In Japanese with English...
Directed by Edward A. Burger
86 min. / China / English and Chinese with English subtitles / 2005
Documentary
Asia Premiere
Amongst White Clouds is an intimate insider...
Please join us for a discussion with author Frank Lavin on his book Export Now. Offering a real-world strategy that any sized business can use to go global, this book ser...
Directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto
84 min. / Japan / Japanese with English subtitles / 2005
Animation
Hong Kong Premiere
Famous for his beautiful, expressive puppets, Kiha...
2012 will mark NCLC’s 5th anniversary, an appropriate opportunity to reflect on the State of the Field—the past, the present, and the future of Chinese langua...
HBO Series on Asian Hotspots
In recent months, U.S.-Pakistan relations have soured. The alliance has been strained by a series of political disagreements and mistrust in...
Designer Appearance Friday April 13 & Saturday April14 12:30pm-3:30pm
Carol Cassidy showcases an expansive array of her latest textiles including her signature brocad...
Second Friday of the month: Expand your circle and connect with new peers from other companies while adding a dash of culture to your network. Hosted by Asia Society Corp...
Directed by Jennifer Fox
82 min. / Italy, USA / English, Italian and Tibetan with English subtitles / 2011
Documentary
Asia Premiere
Working with over a thousand hours...
Designer Appearance Friday April 13 & Saturday April14 12:30pm-3:30pm
Carol Cassidy showcases an expansive array of her latest textiles including her signature brocad...
Join noted scholars for an insightful discussion on the art and culture of the Mughal court. Speakers include Michael H. Fisher, Oberlin College; Frances Pritchett, Colum...
Directed by Sunil Ariyaratne
130 min. / Sri Lanka / Sinhala with English subtitles / 2007
Dramatic Feature
Hong Kong Premiere
In the remote Sri Lankan countryside, a n...
Deng Xiaoping brought radical change to China, pulling the country from the wreckage of Mao’s Cultural Revolution and launching it on a path of astonishing economic...
Directed by Gesar Mukpo
76 min. / Canada / English / 2010
Documentary
Asia Premiere
At age three, Gesar Tsewang Arthur Mukpo, son of renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher...
Third Friday of the month: Enjoy a fabulous evening of networking, art and ambiance with the LGBT community, and make new professional and personal connections. Join host...
Directed by Diego Rafecas
115 min. / Argentina / Spanish with English subtitles / 2005
Dramatic Feature
Asia Premiere
Un Buda is the brilliant feature film debut of di...
In the mid-1980s Vietnam introduced doi moi, an "open door" market-oriented policy. It has been on the rise ever since, with one of Asia's fastest-growing e...
Directed by Tom Waller
90 min. / Thailand / Thai with English subtitles / 2011
Dramatic Feature
Hong Kong Premiere
Thai-English director Tom Waller takes on one of the...
Love, war and the evanescence of life will be the themes when Biwa master Yoko Hiraoka takes the stage for a concert of traditional Japanese music.
The Biwa is an ancient...
SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR VESAK DAY
Directed by David Grubin
Narrated by Richard Gere
112 min. / USA / English / 2010
Documentary
Asia Premiere
The story of Buddha, th...
Experience one of Pakistan’s most treasured singers, Arif Lohar. Inheriting the talent and traditions of his iconic father, the legendary singer Alam Lohar, Arif Lo...
Directed by David Grubin
Narrated by Richard Gere
112 min. / USA / English / 2010
Documentary
Asia Premiere
The story of Buddha, the 6th century BCE prince who became...
Directed by David Grubin
Narrated by Richard Gere
112 min. / USA / English / 2010
Documentary
Asia Premiere
The story of Buddha, the 6th century BCE prince who became...
Directed by Jean-Marc Abela and Mark Patrick McGuire
91 min. / Japan, Canada / Japanese with English subtitles / 2010
Documentary
Asia Premiere
There is a unique schoo...
Continuing its highly successful 2011 partnership with The Japan Foundation, Asia Society will once again join with Monkey Business, the acclaimed English-language anthol...
Directed by Lesley Ann Patten
101 min. / Canada / English / 2003
Documentary
Hong Kong Premiere
A profile (of sorts) of Tibetan teacher and filmmaker Dzongar Jamyang K...
Directed by Johanna Demetrakas
92 min. / USA / English / 2011
Documentary
Asia Premiere
This is the long-awaited feature documentary that explores the life, teachings,...
Second Friday of the month: Expand your circle and connect with new peers from other companies while adding a dash of culture to your network. Hosted by Asia Society Corp...
Directed by Tsering Rhitar Sherpa
90 min. / Nepal / Tibetan with English Subtitles / 2006
Dramatic Feature
Hong Kong Premiere
In a nunnery in the high desert mountains...
Third Friday of the month: Enjoy a fabulous evening of networking, art and ambiance with the LGBT community, and make new professional and personal connections. Join host...
Through a unique collaboration of musicians, dancers, and poets, The Rumi Concert brings to life the ecstatic poetry of the 13th-century Persian mystic Rumi.
The concert...
Our two-day annual conference connects educators, business leaders, policymakers and resource providers to share best practices, build partnerships and advance policies t...