Bananas NZ Going Global International Conference 18/19 August 2007

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 2007
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Friday 17 August 2007
		WELCOME RECEPTION The University of Auckland Fale Pasifika 20 Wynyard Street, Auckland Central
5.45pm		Reception Begins
6.00pm		Opening by the Prime Minister of New Zealand
6.15pm		Chinese Folk Dance Item
6.20pm		Messages from the Dragon Sponsors
6.35pm		Multicultimedia – Jin Hong
6.40pm		Drinks and Canapés
7.30pm		Reception Ends

DAY ONE – SATURDAY 18 AUGUST 2007
8.00am	Registration
9.00am	Opening Remarks - Kai Luey
9.15am	Session 1: History in the Making
	History is not just about the past. It is a gift to us from our ancestors. This panel will update the audience on New Zealand and Canadian developments post-Poll/Head Tax apologies.
		Chairperson – Kai Luey James Ng – Update of Poll Tax in NZ Kenda Gee – Head Tax Issues in Canada Read the paper
	In 1902 the SS Ventnor sank off the Hokianga Harbour. On board were 499 coffins destined for the Poon Yu and Jung Seng regions of Canton Read the story
		Updates from Wong Liu Shueng, Kirsten Wong and Nigel Murphy.
10.30am	Morning Tea
11.00am	Session 2: Belonging in the Diaspora - Virtual Communities
	Modern media have given rise to Chinese communities which are deterritorialised and yet linked in cyberspace. This panel explores how radio, television, cinema, and the Internet have brought about a sense of belonging among diasporic communities.
		Chairperson – Manying Ip Loong Wong – University of Canberra, Australia Adam Lam – University of Canterbury, New Zealand
12 noon	Lunch
1.00pm	Session 3: High Flying Bananas
	Chinese are high achievers. They make things happen both here and abroad. Speakers across a range of sectors share the challenges they have overcome on the road to success. This session celebrates their inspirational stories and highlights the significant contributions they have made in local and international waters.
		Chairperson – Arthur Loo Lynda Chanwai-Earle - Writer Robyn Wong - Cyclist Sou Chiam - Lawyer Jilnaught Wong - Academic Read the paper
2.30pm	Special Guest Speaker
	Alison Wong, Chinese NZ poet, will read selected poems from her recent publication, "Cup", which has been shortlisted for the 2007 Montana NZ Book Awards NZ Society Authors Best First Book for Poetry.
2.45pm	Session 4: The Listener / NZCA Short Story Competition
	Stories are magical. They give communities a voice. NZCA is proud to announce the inaugural NZ Listener / NZCA Short Story Competition. We have the pleasure of hearing the three finalists read excerpts from their works. The finalists will also discuss what inspires them to write. Chairperson - Denis Welch, Deputy Editor, The Listener For entry forms, visit this page on our web site Enquiries to Ye Miao udolpho@gmail.com
3.30pm	Afternoon tea
4.00pm	Session 5: An Audience with Frank Chin
	NZCA is delighted to welcome Frank Chin, respected author and the acknowledged pioneer of modern Asian-American literature. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear from a personality whose influence is felt throughout the whole Chinese diaspora.
	Chairperson – Kirsten Wong For this session, children aged 10-16 of attendees will be invited, free of charge, to be part of a special audience to hear Chinese myths from Frank Chin. (Limited to 50)
5.30pm	Close of Day One
6.30pm	Dinner at Dynasty Restaurant (BYO) 57 - 59 Wakefield Street, Auckland Central

DAY TWO – SUNDAY 19 AUGUST 2007
7.30am	In Conversation - Breakfast with our International Guest Speakers
	Get up early for this unique opportunity to have that intimate conversation with our renowned global personalities.
		Kenda Gee Loong Wong Charlotte Glennie Frank Chin mrbrown Li Tao
		Sponsored by Karajoz, Hubbard Foods, Nekta, PAK’nSave (Mt Albert & Whangarei), MG Marketing.
9.00am	Session 6: Reshaping Multiculturalism
	Monoculturalism is dead. Is multiculturalism established in New Zealand yet? This session explores our shifting national identity and the complexities of living in a multi-ethnic society without a clear framework.
		Chairperson – Paul Spoonley James Liu - Victoria University of Wellington, NZ Read the paper Manying Ip - The University of Auckland, NZ Read the paper Margaret Mutu - The University of Auckland, NZ Redd the paper This session is kindly sponsored by
10.30am	Morning tea
11.00am	Session 7: Falling Leaves Return Home
	The journey back to China has a spiritual dimension. Speakers on this panel tell stories of personal transformation on returning to their roots. The annual NZCA Winter Camp offered several of the panellists a unique experience to reconnect with their heritage and culture.
		Chairperson – Andrew Young Jason Wong - Winter Camp (1989) Raewyn Ho - Winter Camp (1991) Bevan Chong - Winter Camp (2004) Sonia Yee - Writer Read the speech notes
	For more information on the NZCA Winter Camp, visit www.nzchinese.org.nz
12.30pm	Lunch
1.30pm	Session 8: China Rising
	China is here. Ready or not? This panel explores the contemporary interface between New Zealand and China. Panellists working in or with China will offer powerful insights into what is happening on the ground. Like it or not, our future is with China.
		Chairperson – Kai Luey Richard Yan - CEO, Richina Charlotte Glennie – China Correspondent, Australia Network Carla van Zon - Arts, Culture, Event Creation Consultant
	This session is kindly sponsored by
2.30pm	Session 9: New Media - Evolving Communication Spaces
	Get connected! YouTube and MySpace have opened up fresh communication channels and audiences. Panellists trace the recent developments in New Media and explore the profound influence these will have in shaping our attitudes, choices and lifestyle. Welcome to Web 2.0 – the era of personal and participatory media.
		Chairperson – Russell Brown mrbrown – blogger and l’infantile terrible, Singapore Justin Zhang – ex-Marketing Director, skykiwi.com Antony Young – President, Optimedia
3.30pm	Afternoon tea
4.00pm	Session 10: The New Mainstream – Chinese on the World Stage
	What will Chinese communities look like in 10-20 years? This panel of movers and shakers paints a vision of the future – a world in which Chinese are leading the way and straddling local and global identities. Make way for The New Mainstream.
		Chairperson – Wong Liu Shueng Jack Yan - Publisher, Lucire Read the speech notes Li Tao - Filmmaker, Shanghai, China Paul Spoonley - Massey University, New Zealand Read the paper
5.00pm	Summing Up - Kai Luey
5.30pm	Conference closes
7.00pm	Film Evening
		*In the Shadow of Gold Mountain (2004)* A rich documentary directed by Karen Cho that uncovers stories from the last living survivors of the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act. This sheds light on a dark chapter of Canadian history. (43 minutes)
		*Waves (2006)* A contemporary documentary directed by Li Tao about the experiences of four culturally displaced Chinese international students studying at Hutt Valley High School. (120 minutes)