SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition

ANNUAL PROGRAMME
Study of Mon Society and Culture
18 - 24 March 2015
Having one of the most brilliant civilizations of mainland Southeast Asia, the Mon period
can be divided into seven ranging from protohistoric states to the contemporary world.
SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition has started a new programme: Study
of Mon Society and Culture not only to promote the value of Mon civilization which was
once flourished in Southeast Asian but also to be aware of the importance of Mon
civilization.

I. Nature of the Programme

The programme will run for seven-days from 18 24 March 2015: two-day lecture and
discussions conducted by prominent Myanmar and Mon scholars and a five-day trip to
the Mon State. The lecturers and concerned staff from SEAMEO CHAT will accompany the
participants along the trip.
II. Lecture Topics

Origin and Religion of Mon

Customs and Traditions of Mon

Old Cities of Mon

Arts and Culture of Mon

III. Registration Fee

The total fees for the programme is US$ 1000:
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Tuition fees US$ 300

Other expenses on accommodation (based on twin sharing), meals (breakfast,

lunch), travel by coach to Kyite-htee-yoe, Thaton, Mottama and Mawlamyine will
be altogether US$ 700 which will be arranged by a recommended Tour Company.

Participants are expected to make their own arrangements regarding International

Air Travel.

IV. Registration
The Registration form should be completed and returned with your Curriculum Vitae to
the following address by 4 February 2015.
Dr. Win Myat Aung, Programme Officer
SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition
Pyay Road, Yangon 11041
Myanmar
Phone : 95-01-515180 (9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m Myanmar time)
Fax

: 095-1-515175

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