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2012-2013 Convocations Schedule

The weekly convocation series is a shared campus experience that brings students, faculty, and staff together for one hour for a lecture or presentation from specialists in a variety of disciplines.  The goal of the convocation series is to stimulate thought and conversation on a wide range of subjects. Convocations are open to the public and free of charge.

When permission is granted by the speakers, convocations will be streamed live on the Internet and available for on-demand viewing afterward. Tune in here

Recordings of convocations prior to the academic year have been archived here.  Videos of many past convocations are also in the Gould Library collection. 

Carleton students, faculty, and staff may submit suggestions for future convocation speakers with this online form


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Convocation: Baoting Li and Miao Song and Dance Troupe

Premier performance troupe in China dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural Hmong resources.

Date: Friday, October 19th, 2012

Time: 10:50 am

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Carleton Concert Hall

Contact: Kerry Raadt, College Relations, x4308

The Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County Song and Dance Troupe is the premier performance troupe in China dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural resources of the Miao (Hmong) minority and Li minority. Performers include dancers dressed in traditional festive costumes, vocalists hailing the strong work ethic of the Miao and Li people and the natural beauty of their region, and musicians performing on the rare traditional instruments. The Li Miao Autonomous Region Baoting Song and Dance Troupe is significantly diverse in its styles and expressions, creating a unique culture of Chinese folk art and receiving high appraisals from nationwide. The troupe was also commissioned by China’s Ministry of Culture and China’s Tourism Bureau to perform in many foreign countries, such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Japan, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, Korea and Hong Kong. Through these cultural missions, the troupe has successfully brought the Li & Miao culture overseas, facilitating cross-cultural communications. The convocation and the concert will demonstrate the unique charm and beauty of Li and Miao's original cultural environment.