New Monsoon – Česká platforma pro studium jihovýchodní Asie a Orientální ústav AV ČR
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New Monsoon – Czech Platform for Southeast Asian Studies and the Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences
cordially invite you to a lecture entitled
Burma Earthquake 7.7: Geology, Geography, and Government
Cleo Appleton
Recently, Burma was struck by a devastating earthquake, impacting a nation already torn by civil war, where the military junta fights ethnic armies, and civilian resistance groups linked to a democratically elected parliament that has never convened due to a military coup. This catastrophe represents a significant blow to a country already under immense strain, resulting not only in loss of life and immense human suffering but also in the destruction of many historical landmarks. This poses yet another threat to the country’s cultural heritage, which is closely tied to the national identity and collective memory of its people. In her lecture, Cleo Appleton, Senior Lecturer of the Burmese art at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, will explore the interconnections between Burma's geology, geography, and government, highlighting how these three elements play crucial roles in the nation's history, resource extraction, trading networks, and the distribution of wealth. She will also discuss the implications for the state of the country and its endangered cultural heritage.