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30th World Crafts Council Asia - Pacific General Assembly and Asia - Pacific Crafts and Gourmet Festival


1-6 Septembet 2007, Bangkok, Thailand
 



World Crafts Council - Asia Pacific Regional Secretariat

Date: 24th April, 2007
Ref: (57)PK/WP/11/4/10/76

TO:
All National Entities/ Associate Members / Individual Members / Honorary Members

30TH WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL ASSEMBLY AND CRAFT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WORLD MARKET WORKSHOP & SEMINAR + GOURMET FESTIVAL FROM 1ST TO 6TH SEPTEMBER 2007 IN BANGKOK, THAILAND

Dear Member,

I am pleased to announce that the 30th World Crafts Council Asia Pacific Regional Assembly will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 1st - 6th September 2007. I would like to invite you to attend this Assembly for us to exchange opinion and to formulate activities for the progress of crafts and well-being of the craftspeople in the region. In conjunction with the World Crafts Council Asia Pacific Regional Assembly, various activities like seminar, crafts exhibition and tours are organized to join the celebration on the auspicious occassion of His Majesty the King of Thailand's 80th birthday anniversary.

The registration fee is US $325 for early bird (upto 30th June, 2007) and US $350 (upto 31st July, 2007) per person. This fee covers Assembly and Seminar / Workshop programme, conference documents, seminar bag, 6 nights accomodation, meals, entrance fee to cultural show and events.

For the Asia Pacific Craft Exhibition, each sub region is advised to highlight the theme and atmosphere of each region. Products selected for the exhibition must be unique, good quality and usable. Utilitarian crafts are highly recommended. Exhibitors are expected to bear transportation costs for their exhibits to Bangkok.

Optional tour at a fee of US $18 per person (including lunch, transportation and entrance fees) to Ayuthaya - the World Heritage and Crafts Village will be organized. Please register together with the registration of the 30th World Crafts Council Asia Pacific Regional Assembly. A post conference tour 'Crafts and World Heritage in Thailand' at a fee of US $180 will also be held from 7 - 11 September, 2007.

Please find the following below for your perusal:

  • Agenda of the 30th World Crafts Council Asia Pacific Regional Assembly
  • Tentative programme for the activities held from 1 - 6 September, 2007
  • Exhibitor's registration form

Closing date for registration is July 31, 2007. Kindly respond immediately by email to rugayah@kraftangan.gov.my or chinnaphat111@yahoo.com. More information will be posted on this website.

Thank you.

With best wishes
Abdullah Ab Rahman
President
World Crafts Council Asia Pacific Region

AGENDA FOR 30th WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

1. Registration of Participants

2. Election of Chairman and Secretary

3. Welcome Remarks by Regional President

4. Business Arrangements

  • Adoption of the 29th Minutes WCC Asia Pacific Regional Assembly held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Matters arising
  • Activities report from all Vice Presidents

5. Presentation and Adoption of Audited Statements of Account for year 2006

6. Administrative matters

  • Discussion on the outline Action Plan for 2007 – 2008
  • Presentation of approval of new memberships
  • Proposal on the Young Crafts Award by China Arts and Crafts Association

7. Other matters

8. Closing address by the President

Tentative Programme

Date
Activities
Venue
Up to 31 July 2007 Pre registration  
Saturday 1
September 2007
  • Registration
  • Set up booths / exhibition
  • Exhibition opens to the public
  • WCC Asia –Pacific Board Meeting
  
Hotel
Siam Niramit
Sunday 2
September 2007
  • Registration for the seminar / Workshop
  • Seminar / Workshop 4 groups
    A : Home Textile: Chemical vs Natural dye
    B : Hand-made Paper Stationary
    C :Craft Packaging in Current and Future Perspective
    D :Logistic and Supply Chain Management for Exporting Crafts
  • Break-Tea/ Coffee.
  • Official Opening Ceremony of the 30th WCC Asia-Pacific General Assembly and Asia-Pacific Crafts and Gourmet Festival
  • Welcome Dinner
  • World Class Spectacular Performance “Siam Niramit”
  • Back to Hotel
  

Siam Niramit
Monday 3
September 2007
  • Leave Hotel for the Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACICT), Ayuthaya
  • Opening Remarks , 30th WCC Asia-Pacific General Assembly
  • WCC Asia-Pacific General Assembly (proceeding of meeting as in agenda-refer annex)
  • Conclusion with action plans
  • Tour around SACICT or visit Bangsai Folk Arts and Crafts Centre
  • Buffet Dinner Party with showing of cultural performances/traditional songs from member countries
  • Back to Hotel
 
SACICT
Tuesday 4 September 2007
  • Seminar continue Conclusion : Issues and recommendations
  • River pier
  • Dinner on board the cruise along Chao Phaya River
  • Back to Hotel
 
Siam Niramit
Wednesday 5 September 2007
  • Study Tour “Logistic for Exporting Crafts”
  • Dinner at Sri Racha Seaside Restaurant
  • Back to hotel
  

Bangkok-Chonburi Sri Racha
Wednesday 6
September 2007
  • Optional Tour “Ayuthaya the World Heritage and Crafts Villages”

  • Farewell Dinner
  

Ayuthaya /
Angthong

Siam Niramit
7-11 September 2007
  • Post Conference Tour (Please see separate program and book seat well in advance)