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ITU GALA DINNER,
25 August 2009, 1900hrs - 2200hrs, Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok |
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On the occasion of the "Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Mainstreaming ICT
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilites" organised by the ITU and UNESCAP,
from 25 to 27 August 2009, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and
Dr. Eun-Ju Kim, Head of the ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific wish to
invite distinguished participants, speakers, and all who participate in the
Forum to:
Gala Dinner
on Tuesday 25 August 2009 from 19:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs
at the Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok
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PROGRAMME OF GALA DINNER |
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18:30 hrs Registration
19:00 hrs Welcome Remarks by:
- Dr. Eun-Ju Kim, Head, ITU Regional Office
for Asia and the Pacific
- H.E. Dr. Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich,
Minister of Science and Technology
19:30 hrs Guest Speakers:
- H.E. Swashpawan Singh, Former Ambassador & Permanent
Representative of India to the United Nations, Geneva
- H.E. Luis Gallegos, Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States
- Mr. Monthian Buntan, Senator, Government of Kingdom of Thailand
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SYNOPSIS |
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 Krisdabhiniharn
Dance
By students of Setsatian School for the Deaf, Under the Royal Patronage of His
Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
'Krisdabhiniharn Dance' (Blessing Dance of the Central Part of Thailand) is one
of the Thai Classical Performance. This dance is performed on the auspicious
occasion. All angels and devas are delighted in the occasion and come to dance
together with joyful and blessing to all people. This dance is performed by the
deaf students, who are trained to perform dancing using inner sense of timing
for specific dance. Some dancers who have some residual hearing may pick up cues
from the music to assist them in knowing where they are supposed to be in a
dance, but mostly with countless hours of practice and counting all the
movements in a dance step, they can perform harmoniously with music and their
group. |
 Piano
Solo & Vocals
By Ms. Ubolwan Piakaew (Pang)
Ms. Piakaew or Pang (nickname) is currently studying at College of Music,
Mahidol University, Major in Piano Performance. Having practicing piano since
her early childhood, Pang has won many awards in competitions. She was recently
awarded "Nocturne prize" in the 8th Bangkok Chopin Piano Competition 2008. One
of her most prides is winning a Gold medal in the 4th Juvenile contest of
Thailand. She also performed in several occasions such as the "Asia-Pacific
Access Progress towards a Barrier - Free Society for the Disabled Meeting"
organised by UNESCAP; the "7th Osaka International Music Competition Thailand";
"An Evening of Piano Masterworks with Pang and Friends" - a fund raising concert
of Braille music, and etc. Her passion in pursuit of what she loves - music and
piano in particular - has been supported and encouraged by her parents. Pang
uses Braille musical scores. |
 Taste
of Indian Classical Music
By Ms. Nirmita Narasimhan
India has a very rich cultural tradition. Classical music which has been handed
down through centuries is manifested today in two vibrant systems - Hindustani
(which is prevalent in the north) and Karnatic (which is prevalent in the
Southern parts of India). Nirmita is an exponent of the Karnatic system of music
and has been performing on stage since 1995. In today's programme, she will
render some musical compositions having different structures' rhythm and meaning
and are in different languages. The compositions are in praise of different gods
and goddesses. It is hoped that the audience will enjoy the aesthetic experience
of listening to Indian classical music. |
 Digital
Music
By Mr. Gerald Bartholomew
Gerald is a trainee from the IT Apprenticeship Programme at the Society for the
Physically Disabled, Singapore. This programme aims to provide work training for
people with disabilities. Gerald, who has been born with low-vision, has a
strong interest in playing the piano keyboard and hopes to develop a career in
composing and arranging music. For this performance, he will be demonstrating 2
musical pieces that he has arranged using the Cakewalk Sonar software. With the
aid of computers to support his talent in playing the keyboard, he can form a
one-man band to perform for you tonight. |
 A
Story of Courage
Mr. Marx Vergel Porte Melencio
Shot by a gunman, he became totally blind since 2003 when he as 23 years old.
However being visually impaired is not a hindrance for this self-employed,
computer enthusiast, metal band member - Marx as he set up his own company
starting with 4 persons and now has 140 people employed. "It is ICT basically my
determination to prove something", said Marx. His inspiring story will walk you
through his life, thoughts, courage and ... "From Why to How through ICT". |
 Thai
Music
By Ms. Atisi Songkhrauh (Tak) and the Khun Pra Chuai Orchestra
Inspired by "I will always love you" by Whitney Houston, Ms. Songkhrauh or Tak
(nickname) practiced her singing by herself by listening, memorising and
imitating. Not until when she met Paul Baron, an English volunteer, at the
Bangkok School for the Blind did she start training in signing. With assistance
from Paul, Tak received a scholarship from Mifa Music School and was trained by
Tim Johnson. She has been invited to perform in several concerts and was
honoured to sing "Kaewkalaya" composed by Prapas Cholsaranond in memory of Her
Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. |
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