SHARING ART GARDEN and FESTIVAL OF OCEAN MOUNTAIN ARTS, vicinity of BOROBUDUR TEMPLE, Central Java, Indonesia from 20 to 29 APRIL 2012

The program is open to the public and free

The connection between art and religiosity, art and archaeology, and art and mythos; especially in temples and heritage sites, is a cultural treasure that contains a variety of philosophies, knowledges, customs, and behaviors of communities in the past. The forming of a sacred place very much took into account that its particular site was a place that could connect humans, nature and God and also the effects of the light, seasons, and socio-economics from that region. Hence, temples and heritage sites with their art, cosmologies, spatial layout and mythos store meanings and dimensions that are very valuable because they are a result of long traditions that involve various cultural knowledges and the sensitivity of a society toward a cultural environment. Historical sites can also be a source for mutually studying and experiencing the various properties of space, time, and conditions that can also be a creative source in this era.

Thus, Padepokan Lemah Putih; Nusantara Arts Education Institute; Dharma Nature Time; Rempah Rumah Karya; Borobudur vicinity communities; QuantumConvex International and several individuals involved in cultural heritage conservation are inspired to offer SHARING ART GARDEN and FESTIVAL OF OCEAN MOUNTAIN ARTS in the vicinity of the BOROBUDUR TEMPLE in Central Java, Indonesia FROM 20 TO 29 APRIL 2012 prior to Waisak Day 6 May 2012.

Over 150 artists; cultural specialists and scholars from the Borobudur vicinity, Indonesian provinces, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Americas will deepen and share their cultural heritage through:

* planting saving trees in the vicinity of Borobudur

* seminars on the arts and archaeology

* seminars on the arts and religiosity

* seminars on the arts and mythology

* art workshops for children and youth

* art workshops for adults

* performances of customary, traditional and contemporary art; films and exhibits

20 to 24 APRIL 2012 – practice, research, or retreat-based activities

22 APRIL 2012 – for Earth Day – Opening of Sharing Art Garden Ocean-Mountain

- 9.00 a.m. at Candi Pawon, begins with prayer song ritual meal for the source of a Peaceful Earth and continues by airing feeling with Borobudur communities

20 to 29 APRIL 2012 – Tosan Aji Heirlooms exhibit at the Karmawibhangga Museum

25 & 26 APRIL 2012 – SHARING ART & ARCHAEOLOGY

- morning and afternoon workshops / seminars

- evening Festival of Ocean Mountain Arts

27 & 28 APRIL 2012 – SHARING ART & RELIGIOSITY

- morning and afternoon workshops / seminars

- evening Festival of Ocean Mountain Arts

- 28 April dusk opening of 24 Hours of Dancing for International Dance Day

29 APRIL 2012 – SHARING ART & MYTHOS

- morning and afternoon workshops / seminars

- evening Festival of Ocean Mountain Arts

- closing of 24 Hours of Dancing for International Dance Day

30 APRIL 2012– optional visit to other heritage sites

Welcome to join:

- World Heritage Day 18–19 April program by Indonesian Heritage Trust (BPPI)

- Waisak Day 6 May 2012 traditional ceremonies at Borobudur

AGENDA and presenters list is here:

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