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The Penang Global Ethic
Project
: 4 Feb to 10 Mar 2006
Official Launch
Speeches
Photo Gallery

Exhibitions
Bahasa Malaysia
English
Chinese

Folke Tegetthoff's 'Tales from
Heaven'

Presentation
Photo Gallery
Workshop
Photo Gallery

Arabic & Chinese Calligraphy
on 'The Golden Rule'
Photo Gallery
Press & Reviews

Art Competition
Photo Gallery

Public Forums
Views on Religion &
• – Environment
Views on Religion &
• – Corruption
Views on Religion & Peace

Exploring Streets Of Harmony
Photo Gallery

World Religions Walk
PENANG

Introduction
Location Map
Details of Virtual Tour

The Penang Global Ethic Project promotes the concepts of
'World Religions – Universal Peace –
Global Ethic'
by identifying them
with Penang's traditions of religious tolerance
and diversity

 

 
The Penang Global Ethic Project Launch


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EXHIBITION
World Religions – Universal Peace – Global Ethic
USM ABN-AMRO Arts & Culture Centre • Penang Town Hall
• Alpha Utara Gallery

Originally shown at the United Nations headquarters in New York, and previously exhibited in Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak, the exhibition were held for the first time in Penang. The exhibition promoted the common ethical values which can be the basis of peace and dialogue amongst the world's religious communities. One common principle is the Golden Rule "Treat others as you like to be treated", variations of which are found in all religions.

The exhibition was made available in Malay, English and Mandarin. The English version was exhibited at the Penang Municipal Council Town Hall in Esplanade, the Bahasa Malaysia version was at USM ABN Amro Arts and Culture Center in Beach Street and the Chinese version was at the Alpha Utara Gallery in China Street.

Click here for Bahasa Malaysia version of the exhibition at USM ABN Amro Arts and Culture. For a panoramic view of the gallery click on the images below.

 
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Click here for The English version of the exhibition at
the Penang Municipal Council Town Hall in Esplanade.
Click here for the Chinese version of the exhibition at
the Alpha Utara Gallery in China Street.


OFFICIAL LAUNCH

Click here for more details of the official launch of the above exhibition
Click here for Speeches & Reviews
Click here for Photo Gallery


PUBLIC TALK + WORKSHOP
Folke Tegetthoff's 'Tales from Heaven'
PUBLIC TALK – 8.30pm, Sunday, 12 February 2006
....at USM ABN-AMRO Arts & Cultutal Centre, Lebuh Pantai
WORKSHOP – 8.00pm, Monday, 13 February 2006

The world famous Austrian story-teller Tegetthoff shared stories from his book Tales from Heaven (2002). Tegetthoff is the organiser of Europe's biggest story-telling festival 'Tales of Graz', and the author of 31 books which have sold a total of 1.4 million copies. His visit to Penang was made possible by the Austrian embassy.

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Click here for Press Release

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EXHIBITION
Arabic & Chinese Calligraphy on
'The Golden Rule'

4 February to 10 March 2006
....at Galeri Pinang, Dewan Sri Pinang, Lebuh Light

The winning entries from the first ever Arabic and Chinese calligraphic competition on 'The Golden Rule' held at the Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur in 2005.

Click here for a Keynote Address from the Minister of Education of Malaysia
Click here for Calligraphy exhibiton at Dewan Sri Pinang.


ART COMPETITION (for primary & secondary school students)
Seeing Unity in Diversity
Starts at 8.00am, Saturday, 18 February 2006
....at Dewan Sri Pinang, Lebuh Light

This art competition was opened to primary and secondary school students in Penang. It was divided into 4 categories with the theme – "Seeing Unity in Diversity. The event was organised by the Penang Teachers' Art Circle. Winning entries were exhibited at Dewan Sir Pinang in Lebuh Light.

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Click here for List of Winners
Click here for Press Release


PUBLIC FORUMS + PANEL DISCUSSIONS
“What do peoples of faith have to contribute to the pressing issues of our time?”

In conjunction with the Penang Global Ethic Project, the Malaysian Interfaith Network invited a wide range of speakers from various religions to highlight ethical values reflected in world religions. For further information call the Penang Heritage Trust at 604-264 2631

Views on Religion & Environment
Saturday, 18 February 2006 • 10am-1pm
....at USM ABN-AMRO Arts & Cultural Centre, Lebuh Pantai

SPEAKER
Dr. Fazlun Khalid, Founder Director, Islamic Foundation for
Ecology & Environmental Sciences (reg. UK charity)
Islamic Advisor to World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

PANELISTS
Venerable Ji Xing, Buddhist Triple Wisdom Hall
Dr. P.K. Das, Chairman, Krishna Temple, Penang Road
Tarsame Singh, Sikh Maujawan Sabha (Sikh Youth Council)
Mylene and Don Theseira, on Church-based Recycling

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Views on Religion & Corruption
Saturday, 25 February 2006 • 10am-1pm
....at USM ABN-AMRO Arts & Cultural Centre, Lebuh Pantai

SPEAKERS
Dato’ Anwar Fazal, Director, Citizens International
Ms. Dorathy Benjamin, Transparency International Malaysi

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Views on Religion & Peace
Saturday, 4 March 2006
• 10am-1pm
....at USM ABN-AMRO Arts & Cultural Centre, Lebuh Pantai

SPEAKERS
Dato' Anwar Fazal, Chiarman, Penang Global Ethic Project & Director, Citizens International
Mr Peter Schier, Konrad Adenauer Foundation Representative to Malaysia

Dato’ Dr. Ismail Nor, Director, Altruistic Leadership Centre
& Acting Chairperson, Malaysian Interfaith Network
Mr Gan Teik Chee, Founder Member, Aliran & International Movement for a Just World
Mr Chew Beng Cheong, Chairman of the Regional Baha'i Council, Northern Peninsular Malaysia
Mr Arun Doshi, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, Penang

Mr Himanshu B
hatt, Cape Poetics

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FREE GUIDED TOURS FOR TOURISTS & LOCAL RESIDENTS
(3-15 persons per group)

World Religions Walkabout
LEBUH FARQUHAR–JALAN MASJID KAPITAN KELING–LEBUH ARMENIAN–LEBUH ACHEH
English • Wednesdays & Saturdays, meet at 9am at Penang Town Hall
Mandarin • Saturdays, meet at 9.00am at alpha ultra gallery, 83 Lebuh Cina
Malay • available on request.

Walkabouts which encourage discussion and sharing of knowledge about the history, heritage and values represented by landmarks and places of worships along the Street of Harmony. Each tour lasts 2½ hours. Additional tours are available upon request. To register call Penang Heritage Trust at 604-264 2631.

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DISCOVERY TRAILS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (3-15 persons per group)
Exploring our Streets of Harmony
LEBUH FARQUHAR–JALAN MASJID KAPITAN KELING–LEBUH ARMENIAN–LEBUH ACHEH
9.00am to 11.30am, Saturdays for lower secondary school students

Trails which are specially designed for young people, with hands-on activities such as interviews, information hunts, group work, documentation and interactive learning of skills such as making of songkok, flower garlands and joss-sticks. To register call Penang Heritage Trust/ARTS-ED at 604-264 2631.

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Free admission to all events

Organisers & Sponsors (click here for more details)
• Universiti Sains Malaysia
• USM ABN-AMRO Arts & Culture Centre
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Municipal Council of Penang Island/Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MPPP)
• Muzium & Balai Seni Lukis, Pulau Pinang
• The Penang Teachers' Art Centre
• alpha ultra gallery
• Penang Heritage Trust
• Arts-Ed
• Cape Poetics
• Malaysian Interfaith Network
• The Austrian Embassy
• Lestari Heritage Network
• Neo Sentuhan Sdn Bhd
• Institute for Cultural Enterprise

Photos and panoramic clips by Adrian Cheah
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