Brief Description

Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP), Mahidol University, in collaboration with SEA Junction, organized the launch of the recently translated book published by the Institute, When Blood and Bones Cry Out: Journeys through the Soundscape of Healing and Reconciliation by John Paul Lederach and his daughter, Angela Jill Lederach. It is hoped that the book will provide inspiration for conflict transformation and peacebuilding in Thailand concerning the political conflict at the national level and the conflict in the Southern border provinces.

13.00 – 13.15 hrs.
Music and Poems for Peace by Poltham Chan and co.

13.15 – 13.30 hrs.
Opening Remarks by
Dr. Eakpant Pindavanija (Director of IHRP, Mahidol University)
Dr. Rosalia Sciortino (Executive Director of SEA-Junction)

13.30 – 14.15 hrs.
Performance by Special guest – Music and Storytelling for Peace and Justice By Dr. Anthony Brown (incl. translation)

14.15 – 14.30 hrs.
Introducing Book: “When Blood and Bones Cry Out: Journeys through the Soundscape of Healing and Reconciliation” by Dr. Gothom Arya

14.30 – 16.00 hrs.
Review of Book and Discussion – “When Blood and Bones Cry Out: The Soundscape of Healing and Reconciliation in Thai Society”
Reviewers:

  • Lect. Sakee Pitakkumpol (Institute of Peace Studies, Prince Songkhla University)
  • Thitinob Komolnimi (Women’s Agenda for Peace)
  • Dr. Pratubjit Neelapaijit
  • Lect. Kongkrit Traiyawong (Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University)

 

Moderator: Ratawit Ouaprachanon (IHRP, Mahidol University)

 

Photographers:

Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP), Rosalia (Lia) Sciortino and Yanin Wongmai