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May 2018
Panel Discussion “Refugees and Displaced Persons in Southeast Asia: Security over Protection?”
On 11th of May we will focus on displaced persons, asylum seekers and refugees in Southeast Asia as part of the “Displaced and Uprooted” Series, which SEA Junction organizes in collaboration with the TIFA Foundation. More particularly, the workshop and related panel discussion will explore the bias towards securitization in the regional response to forced migrant flows and its implications for the rights and wellbeing of asylum-seekers, refugees and displaced persons. The workshop is designed for the students of the…
Find out more »Contemporary Wayang Workshop by Jumaadi
On 12 and 13 May, SEA Junction will host a unique contemporary wayang (shadow puppet) play by Indonesian artist Jumaadi (see bio below) in collaboration with the "Shadow Factory" collective of East Java. There will be 4 performances, twice every afternoon at 2 -3 PM and at 5.30-6.30 PM, while in the morning there will be workshops on making contemporary wayang 11.30 AM - 1 PM. Jumaadi’s wayang The play entitled “The Well and the Gold Nugget” is inspired and brings…
Find out more »Contemporary Shadow Play “The Well and the Gold Nugget” by Jumaadi (Early afternoon)
On 12 and 13 May, SEA Junction will host a unique contemporary wayang (shadow puppet) play by Indonesian artist Jumaadi (see bio below) in collaboration with the "Shadow Factory" collective of East Java. There will be 4 performances, twice every afternoon at 2 -3 PM and at 5.30-6.30 PM, while in the morning there will be workshops on making contemporary wayang 11.30 AM - 1 PM. Jumaadi’s wayang The play entitled “The Well and the Gold Nugget” is inspired and brings…
Find out more »Public Talk “The Impact of Duterte’s Economic Policies on OFWs and their Families”
On 12 May early afternoon ( 3 PM – 5 PM), ANAK will organize a public talk examining the Philippino government policies on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at SEA Junction. From the very beginning OFWs have played a central role in Duterte’s campaign and eventual presidency. Many of Duterte’s subsequent policies would often use as inspiration the plight and needs of OFWs and their families. But a closer examination of recent economic data—as well as Duterte’s prized economic policies such…
Find out more »Contemporary Shadow Play “The Well and the Gold Nugget” by Jumaadi (Evening)
On 12 and 13 May, SEA Junction will host a unique contemporary wayang (shadow puppet) play by Indonesian artist Jumaadi (see bio below) in collaboration with the "Shadow Factory" collective of East Java. There will be 4 performances, twice every afternoon at 2 -3 PM and at 5.30-6.30 PM, while in the morning there will be workshops on making contemporary wayang 11.30 AM - 1 PM. Jumaadi’s wayang The play entitled “The Well and the Gold Nugget” is inspired and brings…
Find out more »Southeast Asia Mini Book Fair
GET A BOOK, SUPPORT SEA JUNCTION! Once a month, SEA Junction holds a mini book fair focusing on Southeast Asia. Three kinds of books are displayed: New books given in consignment from recognized publishers with an interest in the countries of Southeast Asia including Silkworm Books from Thailand, ISEAS from Singapore and Yayasan Pustaka Obor from Indonesia. New and used books that are double to those of SEA Junction’s Library. They include books in Thai, English and Indonesian on various…
Find out more »Displaced by Weather in Southeast Asia
On 30 May at 6 PM - 7.30 PM, SEA Junction will hold a panel discussion on the impact of environmental degradation, climate change and natural disaster on human mobility (displacement, migration and planned relocation) in Southeast Asia – a region most exposed to both sudden- and slow-onset disasters, including floods, typhoons, earthquakes, volcano’s eruptions, droughts, and landslides. Natural hazards create hardship and humanitarian crisis, which often lead to forced migration and displacement within and beyond Southeast Asia. A 2014…
Find out more »June 2018
Chased by Development
The model of economic growth applied in Southeast Asia has been centered on infrastructure expansion and maximization of natural resources. This in turn has implied --and condoned-- the forced displacement and resettlement of (often minority or marginalized) local people who live in valuable lands or strategic places to satisfy development plans of local governments and state agencies and/or to serve the interests of private corporations. This so-called development-induced displacement and resettlement (DIDR) is often presented as inevitable and the loss of…
Find out more »2nd SEA Junction Anniversary Mini-Bazaar
After another eventful year, we are proud to announce our 2nd Year Anniversary on 25 June 2018! A lot has happened in this biennium and the number of people who participate in our events on various topics related to Southeast Asia, consult our library and follow us on social media continues to grow. So does the variety of the events ranging from book launches and fairs, movie screenings, public lectures, arts and crafts workshops, music concerts and panel discussions. Most…
Find out more »SEZs in the Greater Mekong Sub-region: A Win-Win Solution?
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have been built worldwide since the 1960s to facilitate global free trade and integrate developing countries into global production and distribution networks. They have been mushrooming across Southeast Asia in recent years and are attracting growing interest from policy makers, investors, civil society, and the general public. Supporters praise them for spurring foreign investment, creating jobs, building infrastructure, and helping host countries to diversify their economies; critics argue they entail more costs than benefits, negatively impact local communities, undermine workers’ rights, and cause environmental harm and degradation. A recent report published by Focus on…
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