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Yemen Environmental Disaster Panel at Asia Society's UNGA78 Programming

Pakistan, Yemen, Philippines, and Dutch Foreign Ministers Headline Asia Society’s UNGA Week

Over the course of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 78, Asia Society New York hosted senior UN officials and foreign dignitaries for a series of discussions, panels, and roundtables.
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Jaipur Literature Festival 2023

For the seventh year, the "greatest literary festival in the world," returned to New York.
Megumi Sasaki and Tom Nagorski in conversation Asia Society New York

See and Hear: 'A Whale of a Tale'

Photos and videos from the screening and discussion
Shaman Park Miouk on stage during Ssitkimkut: The Korean Shaman Ritual of the Dead at Asia Society New York
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See and Hear: The Korean Shaman Ritual of the Dead

Watch as the spirits of the deceased move on to the next realm
Susie Ibarra Performing Fragility at Asia Society
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Photos: The Premiere of 'Fragility' by Susie Ibarra

Asia Society hosted the world premiere performances of a new piece by the acclaimed percussionist and composer.
Buddhism in Business panel at Asia Society New York
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The Quest for Enlightened Capitalism

Can mindfulness coexist within a market-driven economy?
Panelists and organizers pose on stage at Lahore Literary Festival New York 2018
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Watch: Lahore Literary Festival Returns to New York

Highlights from the 2018 edition of the "safe place for dangerous ideas" feature Ayesha Jalal, Shahzia Sikander, Kiran Desai, and many more speakers.
Immigration demonstration in New York
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Here to Stay: Asian-American DREAMers Share Their Stories

In a night of storytelling and spirited discussion, four Asian-American DREAMers and DACA recipients share their personal journeys of immigrating to the United States
Shen Wei Dance Asia Society New York

An Evening of Dance, Art, and Film With Shen Wei Dance Arts

An evening of captivating dance, art, and conversation with acclaimed choreographer and artist Shen Wei.
Foreign Minister of Australia Julie Bishop

Australia Foreign Minister Warns of 'Pitfalls of Protectionism'

One day before President Trump announced the impositions of tariffs, Julie Bishop warned that protectionism could worsen U.S.-China relations.