This is an invitation to Peranakan enthusiasts to the conference, and more (cultural show, exhibition, and lunch thrown in), from Cedric Tan, Hon.Secretary.

In conjunction with the official launch of the Persatuan Peranakan Baba Nyonya Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (2008), PPBNKLS committee will be organising the Inaugural International Peranakan Conference on Saturday 31st October 2009 beginning from 9 am up to 6 pm in Auditorium Muzium Negara, Kuala Lumpur. This international conference features 5 illustrous speakers who will be presenting papers on various topics of interest related to the Baba Nyonya community (see topics in the attached flyer). The confirmed speakers are Prof. Dr Leo Suryadinata (Indonesia), Dr. Kenson Kwok (Singapore), Dr. Lee Kam Heng (Malaysia), En. Kamarul Baharin (Malaysia) and Mr. Peter Lee (Singapore). Dr Lee Su Kim (President of PPBNKLS) will deliver the keynote address. This event is made possible through the kind sponsorship from Ethnic Studies Institute (KITA), UKM and National Museum, Malaysian Museum Department, Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture, Malaysia.

The official launch of the Persatuan Peranakan Baba Nyonya Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (2008) will commence at about 4 pm that afternoon and followed by culture presentation showcasing the 12th Day Wedding Ceremony and songs. YB Datuk Seri Utama Rais Yatim has been invited to officiate the launch. Besides that, there will also be a bazaar and an exhibition featuring Peranakan goodies and artifacts respective during this event.

Attached is the flyer for the above mentioned event. Please publicise this information to all your relatives and friends and do encourage them to attend this event. To be a participant, please print and fill your personal particulars; one form per participant, and then post the form plus payment (if any) to us at the following address:
The Secretariat,
Inaugural International Peranakan Conference,
Institute Kajian Etnik (KITA),
Aras 4, Bangunan Pentadbiran, Kolej Keris Mas,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.

The fee to attend these events is very reasonable as it covers the conference, official launch, lunch, 2 refreshments, conference kit and cultural show. Please make all cheques payable to PERSATUAN PERANAKAN BABA NYONYA KUALA LUMPUR & SELANGOR (2008). Please see list below:
Adults - RM30/person
Students/Undergraduates - RM10/person
PPBNKLS members - Free of charge.

Do contact me if you have any questions pertaining to the above event. We look forward to seeing your active participation and support in this event. Please post your form to before 15th October 2009. Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
Cedric Tan
Hon.Secretary
Inaugural International Peranakan Conference and Official Launch Organising Committee

(”Peranakan Baba Nyonya Association Kuala Lumpur” <peranakan_kl@yahoo.com.my>)

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