Βυζάντιο και αραβικός κόσμος: συνάντηση πολιτισμών, Θεσσαλονίκη 16-18/12/2011

LETTER OF INVITATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

«Byzantium and the Arab World: Encounter of Civilizations»

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in cooperation with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism, organizes in Thessaloniki from 16 to 18 December 2011, an International Symposium under the title: «Byzantium and the Arab World: Encounter of Civilizations».

This event falls within the initiative “Cultural Crossroads” held by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The initiative aims at planning and organizing a series of events by the cultural and creative agents of Thessaloniki, strengthening thus the cultural profile of Thessaloniki and highlighting the city’s extrovert character.

The Symposium will support the following thematic areas:

1.       History and Religion

2.       Arts and Sciences

The Organizing Committee sends out a Call for Participation to the International Symposium. Interested parties are invited to submit the completed Entry Form by August 29, 2011 and a summary in English (up to 300 words) and send both of them in .doc and .pdf format at: symposium_byzarab@auth.gr

For more information: http://press.auth.gr/news/wordpress/?m=20111216.