Malaysia: An Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Country - Talk: Multi-ethnical Societies in Malaysia

In a few years’ time, the Belt and Road has evolved from China's initiative into a new mode of global collaboration, which connects countries in Europe, Asia and Africa over land and maritime routes. As an important country along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, Malaysia is a multi-ethnic society consisting of Malays, Chinese and Indians, etc. These different ethnic groups have been living together for hundreds of years with their own religions, languages and cultures, contributing to the country’s unique cultural diversity. Geographical advantage, historical factors and cultural richness make Malaysia a pivot point on the Belt and Road. Dr Joseph S. P. Ting, the former Chief Curator of the Hong Kong Museum of History, will host a programme series including a talk and a historical/cultural exploration tour to Malaysia from which participants will be able to learn about this interesting country. 

Talk: Multi-ethnical Societies in Malaysia
The different ethnic groups in Malaysia coexist in harmony amid the varying demands of their cultures. The talk will consider the people of Malaysia from historical, cultural and religious perspectives, and will illustrate how the numerous ethnicities resolve conflicts by seeking common ground and shelving differences.

Hosted by Dr Joseph S. P. Ting
Language: Cantonese

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Historical and Cultural Exploration to Malaysia
20 - 23 January 2018 (Saturday - Tuesday)
The tour will be led by Dr Ting from 20 - 23 January 2018.  It is for PolyU full-time students and staff only.

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About Dr Joseph S. P. Ting:
Dr Joseph S. P. Ting was born in Guangzhou and is a native of Fengshun County in Guangdong. He acquired his BA, M.Phil and PhD from the University of Hong Kong. Prior to his retirement, he was the Chief Curator of the Hong Kong Museum of History.
He is currently an Adjunct Professor and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Comparative and Public History, Department of History, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Expert Adviser of the Hong Kong Museum of Art and Museum of History; member of the Antiquities Advisory Board; trustee of the Lord Wilson Heritage’s Trust;  Vice-President of the Local Gazetteer Office; Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society; Honorary Fellow of The Education University of Hong Kong; Honorary Fellow of the University of Hong Kong; and adviser to a number of cultural institutions in Hong Kong and on the Mainland.

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