Press Release Announcing Timor-Leste Culture Week
The Foundation for Post Conflict Development and The Gabarron Foundation
present
I♥ TL – Timor-Leste Culture Week, 14-18 May 2007
in cooperation with
the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations
New York, 7 May 2007 The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts (GF-CHA) and the Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) present Timor-Leste Culture Week 14-18 May 2007. This event is in honour of Timor-Leste’s 5th anniversary of independence. Timor-Leste Culture Week: I ♥TL, is taking place in one of New York City’s landmark buildings in the heart of New York.
The FPCD has created an I ♥TL theme, inspired by the I ♥NY theme. This famous logo certainly boosts the morale of all New Yorkers, even if just for a “New York minute.” The warmth of unity and national pride that the Timor-Leste version could bring will assist the young country on their road to recovery after suffering many years. The future is filled with hope and bound in the celebration of their unique culture while building community development in their post conflict era.
The Gabarron Foundation is a not-for-profit Spanish art foundation established to promote art and cultural exchanges worldwide. The Foundation for Post Conflict Development is a not-for-profit foundation established to assist countries as they emerge from conflict situations, especially in the area of cultural preservation. There is a natural overlap between both foundations, headquartered in New York City, as they both promote the cultural ideals that our magnificent city embodies.
Timor-Leste Culture Week is supported by The City of New York and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has noted, “This week, we’re proud to join together in support of something more important – a future of freedom and democracy for one of the world’s newest nations. With this vital goal in mind, the Gabarron Foundation has partnered with the Foundation for Post Conflict Development to organize a festive slate of events recognizing the unique, vibrant culture of this nation.”
President Xanana Gusmão and Prime Minister Jose Ramos Horta will participate on 17 May, live from the capital city of Dili, in a special video conference during the Culture Week. President Gusmão said that “It is a pleasure for me and the people of Timor-Leste to know that various aspects of our culture are being introduced for the first time in the great city of New York.”
Opening night, entitled “Voices in Union” on 14 May, will launch a special musical creation by Rose Bapier Productions. “We joined forces with the Foundation for Post Conflict Development because the musical legacy of Timor-Leste has been displaced," stated Sofia Gitis, Artistic Director, Rose Bapier Productions. "Through our involvement with Culture Week, Rose Bapier is working to restore a part of this culture's traditions through music, so that the struggles and emotional journeys of what these people endured may be preserved and understood," said Ms. Gitis.
Other events include a photo slide show, “Fabric of a Nation” by Timorese photographer Carlito Caminha and American photographer Chrystine Hanely, a screening of Ted Folke’s award-winning documentary “East Timor: Betrayal and Resurrection” and presentations by Timor-Leste Ambassador to the United Nations, Nelson Santos, Ambassador Joseph Rees, former United States Ambassador to Timor-Leste and John Miller, co-founder and national coordinator of East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN).
“By the end of the week, New Yorkers will be a lot more familiar with the unique and beautiful culture of Timor-Leste” said Claudia Abate, Executive Director of FPCD and organizer of the event. “My vision is to unite two seemingly different worlds through universal values of love, hope and respect.”
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The Schedule of events at The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House, 149 East 38th Street, NYC:
Monday 14 May 7:00 pm Opening Evening Musical Performance, Voices in Union, by Rose Bapier
Tuesday 15 May 6:30 pm Photo Slide Show - Fabric of a Nation by Carlito Caminha and Chrystine Hanley
Guest Speaker Ambassador Grover Joseph Rees III, (invited)
Former United States Ambassador to Timor-Leste
Wednesday 16 May 6:30 pm Preview Screening of Ted Folke’s Sequel to Award Winning Documentary Film - East Timor: Betrayal and Resurrection - Timor-Leste: Nation Building 101
Guest Speaker John Miller, National Coordinator of East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN)
Thursday 17 May 6:30 pm Live Video Conference Between Dili, Timor-Leste and New York
His Excellency President Xanana Gusmão and His Excellency Prime Minister Jose Ramos Horta will participate* live from Dili (*unless unexpected circumstances arise)
Friday 18 May 1:00 pm Photo Slide Show - Fabric of a Nation by Carlito Caminha and Chrystine Hanley
Hosted by the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Friendship Club at the UN in honour of Timor-Leste’s 5th Year Anniversary of Independence(by separate invitation only)
About the Foundation for Post Conflict Development
The Foundation for Post Conflict Development is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501 (c) (3) that raises awareness about and assists countries emerging from conflict situations. The mission of the FPCD is to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals; eradicate extreme poverty and hunger; achieve universal primary education; promote gender equality and empower women; reduce child mortality; improve maternal health; combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases; ensure environmental sustainability; develop a global partnership for development and fulfill the aims of the United Nations Charter in the context of post conflict situations.
Through direct education, action and development or the promotion of a global partnership for such efforts, the FPCD is dedicated to assist post conflict countries with projects necessary for their reconstruction, among them the demobilization/disbanding of child soldiers, reintegration of war veterans, the creation of meaningful employment and cultural preservation.
The Foundation for Post Conflict Development is a civil society partner in improving global development and seeks to work with organizations that place development as a priority. In this vein, the FPCD and Fundacao Xanana Gusmão (FXG) have formally joined efforts as “sister foundations”
The FPCD has signed the UN Global Compact, committing the FPCD to adhering to and promoting principles of human rights, labour, the environment and anti corruption within its sphere of influence.
About The Gabarron Foundation Carriage Center for the Arts
In 2002, the Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts was established by the union of two great men, Mr. Theodore W. Kheel, the celebrated New Yorker, mediator and non-profit master, and Cristobal Gabarron, the Spanish artist. Their philanthropic ideas created a magical synergistic exchange. This Center for the Arts is emboldened by these two men’s renaissance values.
The Carriage House Center for the Arts has set out to achieve its Utopian but possible aims. These are: To promote the cultural wealth and identity of both Spain and America, as well as the legacy of those lands and their peoples. Among them, the Spanish language, the mother tongue of 23 countries that unites more than 500 million native-speakers.
The main objective of The Carriage House is based on the promotion of Culture, making this multicultural space a reference in the city of New York, a meeting- and educational-point where learning is the cornerstone of freedom for a sustainable society. This exclusive international Center for the Arts is also a place for the interpretation and exchange of contemporary art and culture, as well as an echo chamber for the Spanish land outside its borders and, at the same time, a mirror of the American culture.
About Rose Bapier Productions
Rose Bapier Productions is a non-profit organization that links world class artists and unusual musical repertory to social issues by creating programs and concerts designed to bring people together. The organization's mission is to contribute to the welfare and betterment of people worldwide and strengthen communal ties globally by using the art of music as a unifying vehicle.
Rose Bapier Productions is collaborating with the Foundation for Post Conflict Development to begin a journey of cultural preservation and restoration of legacy on behalf of Timor-Leste and strengthen its connection to the western world through introduction of the Country's musical tradition. Through this collaboration, Rose Bapier will show that while two different countries can have different instruments, sounds and rhythms in their music, the similarities in how music is used and the emotions expressed in the music are the same.
The legacy of Timor-Leste, which has been transmitted verbally through its folklore, traditional songs, lullabies and children's stories have been deliberately displaced. Because so much human loss has occurred at the same time, few elders are left to rekindle the roots. Rose Bapier is making a first effort to invoke some elements of the tradition that have been shared so far.
For media inquiries:
Claudia Abate, The Foundation for Post Conflict Development cabate@postconflictdev.org , www.postconflictdev.org
Monika Abate, The Gabarron Foundation Carraige House Center for the Arts monika.abate@gabarronfondation.org, www.gabarronfoundation.org
Sofia Gitis, Rose Bapier Productions
artdirector@rosebapier.org, www.rosebapier.org
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
present
I♥ TL – Timor-Leste Culture Week, 14-18 May 2007
in cooperation with
the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations
New York, 7 May 2007 The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts (GF-CHA) and the Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) present Timor-Leste Culture Week 14-18 May 2007. This event is in honour of Timor-Leste’s 5th anniversary of independence. Timor-Leste Culture Week: I ♥TL, is taking place in one of New York City’s landmark buildings in the heart of New York.
The FPCD has created an I ♥TL theme, inspired by the I ♥NY theme. This famous logo certainly boosts the morale of all New Yorkers, even if just for a “New York minute.” The warmth of unity and national pride that the Timor-Leste version could bring will assist the young country on their road to recovery after suffering many years. The future is filled with hope and bound in the celebration of their unique culture while building community development in their post conflict era.
The Gabarron Foundation is a not-for-profit Spanish art foundation established to promote art and cultural exchanges worldwide. The Foundation for Post Conflict Development is a not-for-profit foundation established to assist countries as they emerge from conflict situations, especially in the area of cultural preservation. There is a natural overlap between both foundations, headquartered in New York City, as they both promote the cultural ideals that our magnificent city embodies.
Timor-Leste Culture Week is supported by The City of New York and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has noted, “This week, we’re proud to join together in support of something more important – a future of freedom and democracy for one of the world’s newest nations. With this vital goal in mind, the Gabarron Foundation has partnered with the Foundation for Post Conflict Development to organize a festive slate of events recognizing the unique, vibrant culture of this nation.”
President Xanana Gusmão and Prime Minister Jose Ramos Horta will participate on 17 May, live from the capital city of Dili, in a special video conference during the Culture Week. President Gusmão said that “It is a pleasure for me and the people of Timor-Leste to know that various aspects of our culture are being introduced for the first time in the great city of New York.”
Opening night, entitled “Voices in Union” on 14 May, will launch a special musical creation by Rose Bapier Productions. “We joined forces with the Foundation for Post Conflict Development because the musical legacy of Timor-Leste has been displaced," stated Sofia Gitis, Artistic Director, Rose Bapier Productions. "Through our involvement with Culture Week, Rose Bapier is working to restore a part of this culture's traditions through music, so that the struggles and emotional journeys of what these people endured may be preserved and understood," said Ms. Gitis.
Other events include a photo slide show, “Fabric of a Nation” by Timorese photographer Carlito Caminha and American photographer Chrystine Hanely, a screening of Ted Folke’s award-winning documentary “East Timor: Betrayal and Resurrection” and presentations by Timor-Leste Ambassador to the United Nations, Nelson Santos, Ambassador Joseph Rees, former United States Ambassador to Timor-Leste and John Miller, co-founder and national coordinator of East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN).
“By the end of the week, New Yorkers will be a lot more familiar with the unique and beautiful culture of Timor-Leste” said Claudia Abate, Executive Director of FPCD and organizer of the event. “My vision is to unite two seemingly different worlds through universal values of love, hope and respect.”
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
The Schedule of events at The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House, 149 East 38th Street, NYC:
Monday 14 May 7:00 pm Opening Evening Musical Performance, Voices in Union, by Rose Bapier
Tuesday 15 May 6:30 pm Photo Slide Show - Fabric of a Nation by Carlito Caminha and Chrystine Hanley
Guest Speaker Ambassador Grover Joseph Rees III, (invited)
Former United States Ambassador to Timor-Leste
Wednesday 16 May 6:30 pm Preview Screening of Ted Folke’s Sequel to Award Winning Documentary Film - East Timor: Betrayal and Resurrection - Timor-Leste: Nation Building 101
Guest Speaker John Miller, National Coordinator of East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN)
Thursday 17 May 6:30 pm Live Video Conference Between Dili, Timor-Leste and New York
His Excellency President Xanana Gusmão and His Excellency Prime Minister Jose Ramos Horta will participate* live from Dili (*unless unexpected circumstances arise)
Friday 18 May 1:00 pm Photo Slide Show - Fabric of a Nation by Carlito Caminha and Chrystine Hanley
Hosted by the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Friendship Club at the UN in honour of Timor-Leste’s 5th Year Anniversary of Independence(by separate invitation only)
About the Foundation for Post Conflict Development
The Foundation for Post Conflict Development is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501 (c) (3) that raises awareness about and assists countries emerging from conflict situations. The mission of the FPCD is to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals; eradicate extreme poverty and hunger; achieve universal primary education; promote gender equality and empower women; reduce child mortality; improve maternal health; combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases; ensure environmental sustainability; develop a global partnership for development and fulfill the aims of the United Nations Charter in the context of post conflict situations.
Through direct education, action and development or the promotion of a global partnership for such efforts, the FPCD is dedicated to assist post conflict countries with projects necessary for their reconstruction, among them the demobilization/disbanding of child soldiers, reintegration of war veterans, the creation of meaningful employment and cultural preservation.
The Foundation for Post Conflict Development is a civil society partner in improving global development and seeks to work with organizations that place development as a priority. In this vein, the FPCD and Fundacao Xanana Gusmão (FXG) have formally joined efforts as “sister foundations”
The FPCD has signed the UN Global Compact, committing the FPCD to adhering to and promoting principles of human rights, labour, the environment and anti corruption within its sphere of influence.
About The Gabarron Foundation Carriage Center for the Arts
In 2002, the Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts was established by the union of two great men, Mr. Theodore W. Kheel, the celebrated New Yorker, mediator and non-profit master, and Cristobal Gabarron, the Spanish artist. Their philanthropic ideas created a magical synergistic exchange. This Center for the Arts is emboldened by these two men’s renaissance values.
The Carriage House Center for the Arts has set out to achieve its Utopian but possible aims. These are: To promote the cultural wealth and identity of both Spain and America, as well as the legacy of those lands and their peoples. Among them, the Spanish language, the mother tongue of 23 countries that unites more than 500 million native-speakers.
The main objective of The Carriage House is based on the promotion of Culture, making this multicultural space a reference in the city of New York, a meeting- and educational-point where learning is the cornerstone of freedom for a sustainable society. This exclusive international Center for the Arts is also a place for the interpretation and exchange of contemporary art and culture, as well as an echo chamber for the Spanish land outside its borders and, at the same time, a mirror of the American culture.
About Rose Bapier Productions
Rose Bapier Productions is a non-profit organization that links world class artists and unusual musical repertory to social issues by creating programs and concerts designed to bring people together. The organization's mission is to contribute to the welfare and betterment of people worldwide and strengthen communal ties globally by using the art of music as a unifying vehicle.
Rose Bapier Productions is collaborating with the Foundation for Post Conflict Development to begin a journey of cultural preservation and restoration of legacy on behalf of Timor-Leste and strengthen its connection to the western world through introduction of the Country's musical tradition. Through this collaboration, Rose Bapier will show that while two different countries can have different instruments, sounds and rhythms in their music, the similarities in how music is used and the emotions expressed in the music are the same.
The legacy of Timor-Leste, which has been transmitted verbally through its folklore, traditional songs, lullabies and children's stories have been deliberately displaced. Because so much human loss has occurred at the same time, few elders are left to rekindle the roots. Rose Bapier is making a first effort to invoke some elements of the tradition that have been shared so far.
For media inquiries:
Claudia Abate, The Foundation for Post Conflict Development cabate@postconflictdev.org , www.postconflictdev.org
Monika Abate, The Gabarron Foundation Carraige House Center for the Arts monika.abate@gabarronfondation.org, www.gabarronfoundation.org
Sofia Gitis, Rose Bapier Productions
artdirector@rosebapier.org, www.rosebapier.org
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