[Assam] Seminar to foster exchange of info on NE Tai studies (The Assam Tribune, 15.07.2008)

[Buljit Buragohain]

Seminar to foster exchange of info on NE Tai studies
 GUWAHATI, July 14 – A three-day international seminar on ‘Ethnics of North East India’ is being organised by Eastern Tai Literary Association, Purbanchal Tai Sahitya Sabha in collaboration with Tai Literary and Cultural Council, Society for Traditional Knowledge and Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College of Guwahati starting February 15 next.

The theme of the seminar include all the ethnic tribes of North East India, including all Tai ethnics like Ahom, Khamti, Phake, Aiton, Turung, Khamyang and others of SE Asia, Southern China and all the tribal ethnics and non-tribal ethnics of North East India along with others in eastern Indian provinces, and also of Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh etc.

Interested scholars may contribute papers on their history, culture, literature, language, politics, economics and other aspects of north eastern Indian ethnics. Papers are invited from the disciplines of college and university teachers and other scholars. 

The objectives of the seminar is to encourage interaction and exchange of knowledge among scholars working in the field of northeastern Indian ethnics, both in the country and abroad, to focus importance of Tai studies and tribal studies in Northeast India and to create a congenial atmosphere of friendship and cooperation to advance ethnic studies among scholars and academicians.

Papers are required to reach the convenor before September 30, 2008 and one-page typed abstract with the title and full address of the scholar should reach before August 30, 2008. Circulars and formal invitation letters would be issued immediately after the arrival of interested participants’ letters seeking participation. 

The communicating address is Dr Puspadhar Gogoi, chief convenor and president of Purbanchal Tai Sahitya Sabha, Chao Siba Buragohain Bhavan, Dhemaji Tiniali, Dhemaji- 787057. Another address for communication is Dr Sikhamoni Konwar, Principal, Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College, Panjabari, Guwahati, the release added.

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/details.asp?id=jul1508/City5
 
(The Assam Tribune,15.07.2008)
 
 


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