4th Chinese in Prato and 2nd Wenzhouese Diaspora Symposia, and China in the World Conference

4th Chinese in Prato and 2nd Wenzhouese Diaspora Symposia
and
China in the World Conference

Chinese New Year Celebrations in Piazza del Comune Egisto Nino Ceccatelli	The Dawn of Stone Bridge CAI Kequn, Monash Prato 2011 Artist-in-Residence
4th Chinese in Prato and 2nd Wenzhouese Diaspora Symposia	China in the World Conference
Reflections from and for Prato: Chinese economic and social integration around the world
20-21 September 2011 Monash University Prato Centre Palazzo Vaj, via Pugliesi 26, Prato 59100, Italy	22-23 September 2011 Monash University Prato Centre Palazzo Vaj, via Pugliesi 26, Prato 59100, Italy
The main aim of these symposia is to feature academic work and local Prato initiatives on the economic and social integration of the Chinese in Prato. Postgraduate and early career researchers are encouraged to participate. A publication outcome is planned.	This international conference brings together the foremost authorities on Chinese migration in the major countries of Chinese settlement around the world. The conference aims to compare and contrast models of integration including Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, and the US. A major outcome of the conference will be an edited volume which responds to the theme: Reflections from and for Prato: Chinese economic and social integration around the world.
Language: English (Italian and Chinese simultaneous interpretation to be confirmed)	Language: English (with Italian and Chinese simultaneous interpretation)
Paper sessions 1. Wenzhouese identities 2. Chinese generations - Part A 3. Chinese generations - Part B 4. Identities and stereotypes in Chinese and Italian media 5. Entrepreneurial and familiar networks among Chinese in Italy and China 6. Comparison of Prato and other realities 7. Social policies and the issue of languages 8. Mediating integration processes: Realities, needs and challenges Abstract submissions have now closed.	Keynote speakers Daniele Cologna, Insubria University, Como, and Codici Social Research Agency Gabi Dei Ottati, Department of Economics, University of Florence Gao Jia, Asia Institute, University of Melbourne Kee Pookong, Director, Asia Institute, University of Melbourne Li Minghuan, Xiamen University, China Lucia Lo, Department of Geography, York University, Toronto Emmanuel Ma Mung Kuang, Director, French National Centre for Scientific Research Yoon Jung Park, Sociology Department, Rhodes University Miri Song, School of Social Policy, Sociology, & Social Research, University of Kent Min Zhou, Founding Chair, Asian American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
Coordinators Monash University: Prof. Loretta Baldassar, A/Prof. Graeme Johanson, Narelle McAuliffe, Laura De Pretto Wenzhou University: Prof. YE Miao, David Xiong	Steering committee Monash University Prato Centre, Italy: Prof. Loretta Baldassar, A/Prof. Graeme Johanson Monash Institute for the Study of Global Movements, Melbourne: Emeritus Prof. John Nieuwenhuysen International Metropolis Project, Canada: Dr Howard Duncan Asia Institute, University of Melbourne: Prof. Kee Pookong Australian Multicultural Foundation: Dr Hass Dellal Administrators Narelle McAuliffe, Monash University Prato Centre Sahar Sana, Monash Institute for the Study of Global Movements
Free entry. Registration compulsory by 16 September 2011.
Downloadable program	Downloadable program

Associated Events

17 September Monash University Prato Centre 10^th Anniversary Open Day
19 September 21:00 Evening film screening Giallo a Milano (Made in Chinatown) and 'Meet the director' Sergio Basso
20 September 18:30 Public exhibition launch: ‘East and West: Respecting Diversity’, 2011 Monash Prato Artist-in Residence, CAI Kequn, College of Fine Arts and Design, Wenzhou University, China
21 September 18:30 Symposia dinner - Hong Kong Restaurant, via F. Filzi 47, Prato (€25)
20:45 Public debate 'Un concorso di idee per Prato (An ideas contest for Prato)' with Dario Di Vico (journalist and columnist, Corriere della Sera), Edoardo Nesi (Councillor for Economic Development, Province of Prato), Roberto Caverni (Councillor for Productive Activities, Municipality of Prato) and Luca Giusti (President, Confartigianato Prato). Moderator: Massimo Mancini (President, Palazzo delle Professioni Prato)
22 September 20:00 Conference dinner – 'Lo scoglio' Restaurant, via Giuseppe Verdi 42, Prato (€30)

Free entry (except symposia and conference dinners). Registration compulsory by 16 September 2011.

NB: All events will be held at the Monash University Prato Centre (Palazzo Vaj, via Pugliesi 26, Prato 59100, Italy) except the symposia and conference dinners (see above).

These events are a feature of the 10^th anniversary celebrations of the Monash University Prato Centre (2001-2011). The idea for these events grew out of the Monash University Prato Centre’s history of migration-related conferences and activities, its commitment to local engagement in Prato and its history of research on the Chinese in Prato.

For further information, contact narelle.mcauliffe@monash.edu or +39 (0)574 436926 or +39 (0)574 43691.

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4th Chinese in Prato and 2nd Wenzhouese Diaspora Symposia
and
China in the World Conference

4th Chinese in Prato
and
2nd Wenzhouese Diaspora Symposia