Worldwide Locations
Worldwide Locations
Calendar
Mar 1, 2013 -
6:15pm
to 8:00pm
India
Discussion
Business
Join Tata Starbucks Limited CEO, Avani Saglani Davda, as she shares insights on the journey of bringing the world-renowned roasts of Starbucks to India. From local sourci...
Mar 2, 2013 -
1:00pm
to 4:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Current Exhibitions
Workshop with:
Kentaro Hiroki, artist and Chairman of Communication Design Program, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Kingsley Ng, artist...
Mar 2, 2013 -
2:00pm
to 4:00pm
Hong Kong
Other
Current Exhibitions
Workshop with designer Yeung Chin and pattern maker Michael Lee
Fashion designer Yeung Chin is determined to turn conventional thinking on what is aesthetically pleasing...
Mar 2, 2013 -
8:00pm
to 8:00pm
Texas
About Spotlight Asia
Parking
Tickets
Underwriters
Host Committee
Event Production
Advanced purchase ticketing has closed. Tickets will be available at the doo...
Mar 3, 2013 -
3:00pm
to 5:20pm
New York
Film
Arts
New York International Children's Film Festival
in partnership with Asia Society presents
Welcome to the Space Show
Japan, Koji Masunari, 2011, 136 min.
RECOMMENDE...
Mar 3, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:10pm
New York
Film
Arts
New York International Children's Film Festival
in partnership with Asia Society presents
Starry Starry Night
Taiwan, Tom Shu-Yu Lin, 2011, 98 min.
RECOMMENDED AGE...
Mar 4, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Discussion
Visual Arts
PLEASE NOTE: Jerry Yang is unable to attend tonight's program. Appearing in his stead is filmmaker and video artist Kenzo Digital.
Don't have tickets for this pr...
Mar 5, 2013 -
4:30pm
to 6:30pm
Texas
This educator workshop will focus on Asia Society Texas Center's current exhibitions, Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter and kip fulbeck: part asi...
Mar 5, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 8:00pm
Northern California
Panel Discussion
Trade
Who a company partners with in China is arguably the most important factor in whether a company's China venture succeeds or fails. Even companies that decide to creat...
Mar 5, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
Hong Kong
Film
Social Issues
(Running time: 47 minutes; directed by Martin Guinness; in English with English subtitles)
Cages of Shame, directed by award-winning filmmaker Martin Guinness, investigat...
Mar 5, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
India
Panel Discussion
Policy
Join us for a discussion on development strategies and innovations, as our speakers — prominent leaders from the government, business and social sectors — exp...
Mar 5, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 7:00pm
Texas
For years former diplomat and academic, Kishore Mahbubani, has studied the changing relationship between Asia and the U.S. in works like Can Asians Think? and The New Asi...
Mar 6, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Meet the Author
Visual Arts
Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings is a new illustrated edition of the classic work by the great 11th-century Persian poet Ferdowsi. This new prose translation of t...
Mar 6, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Briefing
Economic Trends
Networking reception: 5:30-6:30 pm
Program: 6:30-8:00 pm
Please join us for the India Prospective: 2013 event, hosted by KPMG focusing on the U.S. India business corrido...
Mar 7, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Social Issues
Luncheon presentation by John Wood, Social Entrepreneur, Founder and Co-Chair, Room to Read
For those living in the developed world, it is inconceivable to imagine a life...
Mar 7, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 8:00pm
Texas
Connect with peers and expand your social circle at Asia Society Texas Center's monthly Leo Bar mixers. As always, free parking is available all evening, and guests a...
Mar 7, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 7:00pm
Texas
Asia Society Texas Center is proud to host the launch of Oleander Girl by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Called “an entrancing storyteller with an unerring moral compa...
Mar 8, 2013 -
10:00am
to 10:45am
Washington DC
Briefing
Policy
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez’s February trip to Southeast Asia heralded new possibilities for economic engagemen...
Mar 8, 2013 -
12:15pm
to 1:45pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Arts
Panel Discussion with Light Lunch with Lalla Essaydi, Artist, Davina Lee, Curator, Melissa Lee, Public Art Curator and Consultant, Nancy Tong, Documentary Filmmaker, Joan...
Mar 8, 2013 -
5:00pm
to 10:00pm
India
Film
Film
The Yeonghwa Film Club at the Korean Cultural Centre India turns the spotlight on women filmmakers from Korea this month. It opens with a series of films, exploring not j...
Mar 9, 2013 -
(All day)
to (All day)
Northern California
Special Event
Human Rights
Join us for our annual Human Rights Day benefit to support the Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA). This year we are pleased to feature the Northern Californ...
Mar 9, 2013 -
1:00pm
to 2:00pm
Texas
These opportunities to see Yoshio Taniguchi's first free-standing structure in the United States will focus on the materials, influences, and ambience of the building...
Mar 9, 2013 -
1:00pm
to 6:00pm
Hong Kong
Exhibition
Current Exhibitions
“For us, the Asia Society Hong Kong Center building's finest quality is the way it embraces nature within the compound that surrounds it! The forest here seems...
Mar 9, 2013 -
2:00pm
to 3:00pm
Texas
Docent-led tours of Asia Society Texas Center's exhibitions allow visitors to experience art on a personal level, learn about art historical periods and styles, and h...
Mar 9, 2013 -
2:00pm
to 2:00pm
Texas
Written over a thousand years ago by Aboqasem Ferdowsi, Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings, continues to enthrall readers around the globe with its depictions of su...
Mar 11, 2013 -
1:00pm
to 2:00pm
New York
Discussion
U.S.-Asia
Watch the complete video of Thomas Donilon's appearance at Asia Society here. For a transcrip of his speech, click here.
The world’s economic, political, and st...
Mar 11, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Panel Discussion
Theater
Part of the Contemporary Chinese Playwright Series: Signature's Residency One Playwright David Henry Hwang will be joined by Chi Wei-jan, Meng Jinghui, Candace Chong...
Mar 12, 2013 -
12:45pm
to 1:30pm
Hong Kong
Performance
Music
Lunchtime Concert Series
Registration 12:30pm
Concert 12:45-1:30pm
Co-presented with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Asia Society Hong Kong Center brings to our histo...
Mar 12, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 7:00pm
Texas
In 1993, several mainstream international relations experts claimed that Asia was ripe for rivalry. They argued that Asia would become the next conflict hotspot due to a...
Mar 13, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Trade
Luncheon presentation by the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada
Registration:12:15 pm
Luncheon: 12:30 pm
Close: 2:00 pm
The Canadian Govern...
Mar 13, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 8:30pm
New York
Conference
Policy
Please note: This event is by invitation only
Territorial disputes with respect to the South China Sea have existed for more than a century, but in recent years Asia...
Mar 13, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Visual Arts
Evening Panel Discussion with Mr. Ronnie Chan and Dr. Allan Zeman with Mr. Alan Lo
Drinks reception and exhibition at 6:30pm
Presentation at 7:15pm
Closes at 8:30p...
Mar 14, 2013 -
9:00am
to 5:40pm
New York
Conference
Policy
Territorial disputes over the South China Sea have existed since the end of the World War II. In recent years, however, China's rapid rise coupled with its increasing...
Mar 14, 2013 -
12:00pm
to 2:00pm
Australia
Special Event
Business
The Hon Warwick L Smith AM, Chairman, Asia Society Australia and Global Trustee, Asia Society invites you to a special luncheon with guest speaker:
Mr James D Packer
Ch...
Mar 14, 2013 -
4:30pm
to 7:00pm
Philippines
Panel Discussion
Economic Trends
We are in the "Asian Century." And it is a great time to be part of Asia, especially with the positive outlook and forecasts given for most nations in the regio...
Mar 14, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 7:30pm
New York
Lecture
Visual Arts
Join art historian Peter C. Sturman, co-curator of The Artful Recluse, as he explores the private world of the scholar-painters who lived during one of the most tumultuou...
Mar 14, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
Hong Kong
Meet the Author
Environment
Evening presentation by Sanjeev Sanyal, author and Global Strategist, Deutsche Bank
Drinks reception at 6:30 pm
Presentation at 7:00 pm
Close at 8:00 pm...
Mar 14, 2013 -
7:30pm
to 7:30pm
Texas
Special Event
Global
Asia Society Texas Center launches our Distinguished Leaders on Asia series with two of this country's most respected statesmen.
Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, 56th Secretar...
Mar 15, 2013 -
9:30am
to 12:00pm
New York
Conference
Policy
Territorial disputes with respect to the South China Sea have existed for more than a century, but in recent years Asia’s booming economies have become hungrier for...
Mar 15, 2013 - Mar 24, 2013 -
11:00am
to 6:00pm
New York
Special Event
Lifestyle
Personal appearances by Kemin Hu, Fri March 15 & Sat March 16; 12:30pm-4pm
AsiaStore presents a newly acquired collection from Kemin Hu. Experience the power of...
Mar 15, 2013 - Mar 24, 2013 -
11:00am
to 6:00pm
New York
Special Event
Lifestyle
AsiaStore presents a vetted selection of the most recent and pertinent titles for Asian Art Collectors. Ceramics, Sculpture, Textiles, Painting, Furniture, Jewelry, and m...
Mar 15, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 9:00pm
New York
Special Event
Popular Culture
Enjoy a fabulous evening of networking, art and ambiance with the LGBT community, and make new professional and personal connections. Join host Asia Society Corporate Mem...
Mar 15, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
India
Film
Film
The Yeonghwa Film Club at the Korean Cultural Centre India turns the spotlight on women filmmakers from Korea this month. It opens with a series of films, exploring not j...
Mar 16, 2013 -
1:00pm
to 4:00pm
New York
Special Event
Traditions
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. Enjoy musi...
Mar 16, 2013 -
7:30pm
to 7:30pm
Texas
Two years after the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the people of Japan continue to grieve the loss of loved ones, grapple with the enormity of rebuilding, and f...
Mar 17, 2013 -
10:00am
to 11:15am
New York
Panel Discussion
Visual Arts
Four distinguished panelists join moderator Maxwell L. Anderson, the Eugene McDermott Director of the Dallas Museum of Art, to discuss issues related to collaboration bet...
Mar 17, 2013 -
11:00am
to 11:00am
Texas
In celebration of Asia Society Texas Center’s current exhibitions, nine high school students from San Diego learn the art of documentary filmmaking and challenge th...
Mar 17, 2013 -
2:00pm
to 2:00pm
Texas
In celebration of Asia Society Texas Center’s current exhibitions, nine high school students from San Diego learn the art of documentary filmmaking and challenge th...
Mar 18, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 11:00pm
New York
Special Event
Join us for this fabulous and festive signature event featuring Honorary Chair Jason Wu, fashions by innovative young Asian couturiers, dinner created by special Gu...
Mar 19, 2013 -
12:00pm
to 1:30pm
Korea
Lecture
Policy
H.E. Vishnu Prakash, Indian Ambassador to Korea, will present a lecture entitled ‘India’s Ties with South Korea and East Asia: Present and Future’ at As...
Mar 19, 2013 -
4:30pm
to 6:00pm
Philippines
Panel Discussion
Economic Trends
We are in the "Asian Century." And it is a great time to be part of Asia, especially with the positive outlook and forecasts given for most nations in th...
Mar 19, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 6:30pm
Texas
Visual Arts
Please join us for a sneak peek screening of Texas Foundation for the Arts’ new 30-minute documentary titled “Asia Society Texas Center.”
“As...
Mar 19, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 9:30pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Finance
President’s Circle Dinner with J. Michael Evans, Vice Chairman & Global Head of Growth Markets, Goldman Sachs
Reception at 7:00pm
Dinner & Discussion ...
Mar 20, 2013 -
6:00pm
to 8:00pm
Northern California
Other
Asia Society Northern California's Young Professionals Group (YPG) will be partnering with the Cal-Asia Business Council's Young Professionals for an evening...
Mar 20, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Public Health
Evening Presentation by Daniel Freeman, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford
Drinks reception at 6:30pm; Presentation at 7:00pm, Close at 8:00pm
6...
Mar 20, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 7:00pm
Texas
Cities in India, which has a population of 1.2 billion people, have been starved of planning and investment for decades. Many lack formal public transport systems and suf...
Mar 21, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Luncheon Presentation by Jiang Haishan, Vice President, China Executive Leadership Academy, Pudong
Registration at 12:15pm
Luncheon at 12:30pm
Close at 2:00pm
Chi...
Mar 21, 2013 -
5:30pm
to 7:30pm
Northern California
Meet the Author
Literature
ASNC and Mechanics’ Institute are pleased to host acclaimed Vietnamese author Andrew Lam, who will speak about his new book, Birds of Paradise Lost. The 13 stories...
Mar 21, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Film
Arts
The Emperor’s Secret Garden
Dir. Mandy Chang and Zhou Bing. USA/China. 56 min.
In 2001, the Palace Museum and the World Monuments Fund partnered to conserve the mag...
Mar 21, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
India
Film
U.S.-Asia
Salaam Dunk is the winner of the Gold Plaque, Chicago International Film Festival 2011; the Grand Jury Award, Florida Film Festival 2012; and the Grand Jury Award, Nashvi...
Mar 21, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 9:00pm
Australia
Briefing
Policy
Asia Society Australia will host a boardroom dinner briefing with the Korean Ambassador, H.E. Mr Taeyong Cho who will speak on the outlook for Korea following the electio...
Mar 22, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:30pm
India
Film
Film
The Yeonghwa Film Club at the Korean Cultural Centre India turns the spotlight on women filmmakers from Korea this month. It opens with a series of films, exploring not j...
Mar 22, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
India
Discussion
Arts
Public discussion on The Sharjah Biennial 11
Please come learn about the eleventh Sharjah Biennial, an internationally-acclaimed exposition of contemporary art that takes...
Mar 22, 2013 -
7:00pm
to 8:30pm
India
Film
U.S.-Asia
Salaam Dunk is the winner of the Gold Plaque, Chicago International Film Festival 2011; the Grand Jury Award, Florida Film Festival 2012; and the Grand Jury Award, Nashvi...
Mar 23, 2013 -
1:00pm
to 3:00pm
Texas
Taiwan is a blend of the predominant Han ethnic group and a collection of aboriginal minorities, including the Ami, Atayal, Bunun, Paiwan, Rukai, and Tsou, among others....
Mar 23, 2013 -
2:45pm
to 4:30pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Music
Afternoon Forum with Chan Hing-yan, Composer and Leung Man-tao, Writer & Cultural Worker
Registration 2:15pm
Forum 3:00pm
Close 4:30pm
Forum will be conducted in Ca...
Mar 24, 2013 -
11:00am
to 3:00pm
Philippines
Special Event
Philippines
The Holi Festival is one of the major festivals in India, celebrating the turn of the seasons from winter to spring. Also known as the Festival of Colors, it is a fun-fil...
Mar 24, 2013 -
4:00pm
to 4:00pm
Texas
In the most famous ancestral house of Taiwan's matrilineal Amis tribe, carved pillars tell the community's most cherished legends. Some forty years ago, a strong...
Mar 25, 2013 -
12:30pm
to 2:00pm
Hong Kong
Discussion
Economic Trends
Luncheon Presentation by The Honorable James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance, Canada
Registration: 12:15 pm
Luncheon: 12:30 pm
Close: 2:00 pm
Canada came through...
Mar 27, 2013 -
6:30pm
to 8:00pm
New York
Discussion
With the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone and slow growth in the U.S., global investors have turned to China, which boasts three decades of double-digit growth....
Mar 28, 2013 -
7:30am
to 9:00am
Australia
Briefing
Economic Trends
Asia Society Australia will host a boardroom breakfast briefing with the Indian High Commissioner, H.E. Mr Biren Nanda who will speak on India’s economic outlo...
Mar 28, 2013 -
3:00pm
to 10:00pm
Online
Other
Education
Participate in a collaborative global conversation on school leadership by attending the inaugural virtual and worldwide School Leadership Summit. This online education c...
