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HONG KONG, February 9, 2012 - Asia Society made history with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art home in Hong Kong. This marks the first time in our 56-year history that we will have a phsyical location outside of New York City. More than 400 guests celebrated the opening, which kicked-off with a dance incorporating styles from China, India, Korea,and the Philippines. (38 min., 30 sec.). 

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HONG KONG, February 8, 2012 — Take a video tour of Asia Society's new Hong Kong Center complex, which opens February 9, 2012 (10 min., 30 sec.).

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NEW YORK, January 11, 2012 — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg offers introductory remarks at Asia Society's 2011 Awards Dinner. (5 min., 8 sec.)

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NEW YORK, January 11, 2012 — Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John C. Whitehead addresses the crowd at Asia Society's 2011 Awards Dinner. (3 min., 57 sec.)

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NEW YORK, January 11, 2012 — Playwright, librettist and screenwriter David Henry Hwang accepts his Cultural Achievement Award at the Asia Society Awards Dinner in the Waldorf=Astoria ballroom. (3 min., 51 sec.)

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MUMBAI, October 1, 2011 — Anand Chulani speaks about his experiences using comedy to overcome conflict, such as persuading Israeli and Palestinian youth to work together as "ambassadors of peace." (3 min., 35 sec.)

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PHNOM PENH, August 17, 2011 — Food blogger Eva Thorne travelled to Phnom Penh to learn how to make Fish Amok, the national dish of Cambodia. (1 min., 44 sec.)

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NEW YORK, May 14, 2011— Highlights from Indonesia's Jogja Hip Hop Foundation performance on Asia Society stage. (5 min.)

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NEW YORK, May 13, 2011— Designer Han Feng opens up about her personal journey and her views on the Chinese fashion industry. (5 min.)

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WASHINGTON, April 8, 2011 - A fashion show featuring the creations of designer Denny Wirawan was a highlight at the launch of the American Batik Design Competition (2 min., 55 sec.)

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