The 4^th UNESCO Asian Youth Forum, co-hosted by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, UNESCO HQ (Paris, France) and Chonnam National University, will be held at Chonnam National University, Gwangju. 120 young activists from 22 countries will gather and prepare a document under the name of ‘Practical Project’ to develop the local area and community. Furthermore, the 1^st Asia Youth Culture & Art Workshop is in session.

We would like to welcome anyone who are interested in meeting such passionate young people with professional knowledge in arts and culture.

Date

Ø  Opening ceremony (Open session): 2010, Sep 7^th(Tue). 10:30 ~ 17:00

Ø  Closing ceremony and performance : 2010, Sep 11^th(Sat). 11:00 ~ 12:30

l  Place: Convention hall, Chonnam National University

l  Hosts: Korean National Commission for UNESCO, UNESCO HQ, Chonnam National University

l  Sponsors: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

l  Collaborators: Gwangju Convention and Visitors Bureau

Schedule on 7^th of Sept, Opening ceremony

10:30 ~ 11:00 : Opening comment

 11:00 ~ 11:30 : Rest

 11:30 ~ 13:00 : Lecture (By Sali Sasaki)

 13:00 ~ 14:00 : Lunch

 14:00 ~ 15:30 : First Special Session – ‘Hub City of Asian Culture’ Project

 15:30 ~ 16:00 : Rest

 16:00 ~ 17:00 : Second Special Session – Asian Young People’s Local Activism

For anyone who would like to participate in the opening ceremony, you simply need to send an e-mail to youth@unesco.or.kr.

Please include your name, organizatio, and contact number.

UNESCO authorities will offer a free lucnch for the first few people who register.