Heri dono biography of michael

It has become something of a cliche to talk about the rise of Asia. Yet in the latter part of twentieth-century history it is hard to ignore. As one of the leading organisations in the United States devoted to examining Asia, the Asia Society, through its programs in arts and culture, business and policy, and education, as well as the establishment of centers in the United States and Asia, has reflected these dramatic changes. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Asia Society. Although much has changed since the immediate post-World War II period, when the Asia Society was established with a mission to educate Americans about Asia, one might argue that this mission is equally important today. The establishment of our centers, an integral part of the Asia Society’s evolution, and their expansion, is evidence of not just our own growth but also of the expanding need and desire from both U.S. and Asian communities to learn about Asia. Our center in Hong Kong was founded in 1990, and we have plans to open a specially designated building in the heart of Central Hong Kong with galleries and an auditorium, making it a key organisation in the cultural landscape of the city. Other plans include a bu