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Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 44 No. 13. June 15 1981

The Arty Bits

The Arty Bits

Yes, I know, no column last week - I'm sorry I think it's known as 'too much, too little too late', ie too much workworkwork, too little, time, and a column in a little too late So we have here a new, improved version ...

Well, the One Night Asian Affair happened as planned, and I use the term 'planned' advisedly. To the ordinary onlooker eagerly awaiting an evening of culture minus $3 in his pocket, it seemed he would be a little less eagerly awaiting for some time. 'Informal' is a good word to describe the event, the 'best laid plans' let alone the worst ones, 'oft go astray' and the overall organiser. Chris Barry had a lot on his plate. However, the groundwork was laid for future such affairs (maybe an Asian-Pacific evening next time) - the acts were excellent, the food was delicious and the film was interesting. As Dr. Frank McKay said: "We're not formal here, this is how il should be - a lovely evening." Our thanks to everyone who helped.

The Sunday before last I attended the New Zealand Students Arts Council's May Council-which dealt with mainly administrative matters, such as the membership of technical institutes, At the Activities Seminar the day before. Terry Hughes (CA committee) and I gleaned a lot of information and ideas from the more hardened activities organisers up and down the country - which made the weekend particularly worthwhile.

Last week we had the Town and Country Players in the Memorial Theatre with a play called The Games We Play, on New Zealand rugby; Gary McCormick on Friday lunchtime in the Cafe with his election revue; the Debating Society's "I'd rather be nuked than watch Dallas" debate on Wednesday: and the Baha'i Club film on Monday. Attendances must and will vary for each event - but do keep a watch on publicity and information and make time to attend, you may be pleasantly surprised!

The Baha'i Club is still in the process of affiliating, and requires some support. It is a religious group founded in 1844 whose members believe in the essential oneness of humankind. Therefore they believe in the abolition of all kinds of prejudice, the equality of men and women, and the harmony of all religions. The different religions, they believe, are part of the process of the progressive revelation of God. Knowledge of God is only possible, they say, through His messengers or manifestations: Krishna, Abraham, Zoroaster. Moses. Buddha, Jesus. Muhammed, the Bab and Baha'u'llah (the latter two are the founders of the Baha'i faith).

Even if you do not follow their teachings, the Baha'i people welcome all interested people to their club to discuss social, political and religious issues, watch films and take part in social evenings etc. This should be of particular interest to religious studies people: for information contact Peter Mannins on 767-462.

Remember July 13, and I'll see you again alter exams.

Mary McCallum

Cultural Affairs Officer