International Conference on
‘Shared Heritage’ - as New Variable in the Indo-Korean Relations: Historicizing the Legend of
Princess from Ayodhya and its Legacy’
14-15 July, 2015
Call for Papers
Indian Council for Cultural Relations, in collaboration with India International Centre, New Delhi
is organizing an International bilateral conference on ‘Shared Heritage’ - as New Variable in the
Indo-Korean Relations: Historicizing the Legend of Princes from Ayodhya and its Legacy’ during 14-15
July, 2015 at India International Centre, New Delhi.
The conference emphasizes on the cultural contact between India and Korea in the backdrop of the
legend of Ayodhya Queen as well as examines the impact of this legend on the Korean society. By linking
shared cultural past with the present, conference intends to provide a powerful cultural variable that
can help in forging much closer partnership between India and Korea.
Full length research papers are invited on the following sub topics:1. The Legend of Ayodhya Princess and its historicity
2. Impact of the legend of Ayodhya Princess and its Legacy on Korean society and culture
3. Legend of Ayodhya Princess and its role in the shaping of Korean political history
4. Idea of ‘Korean Homogeneity’ and the legend of Ayodhya Princess
5. Prospects of the Legend of Ayodhya Princess in promoting Indi-Korean relations
6. Economics of Shared Cultural Heritage: Ayodhya as New Destination for Korean Tourism
Industry.
7. Ayodhya Princess and the Journey of Indian Social Norms, Values and Symbols to Korea.
Abstracts along with brief bio profiles should be sent to the Academic Coordinator on
[email protected] and copy on [email protected] latest by 25th May, 2015.
The selected scholars would be intimated about their participation by 20th June, 2015.