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Events > World Leisure Regional Conferences > Previous Conferences > World Leisure Asia Regional ConferenceWorld Leisure Asia Regional Conference
Shanghai, China
January 1, 2001
Ground Breaking Forum a Success!
 Faced with the universal phenomenon of population aging, delegates from China and abroad came together to hear reports and discuss how leisure must play an essential role in maintaining healthy lifestyles, and the state of the art internationally.
The conference included plenary sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and paper presentations involving professionals and academics from Australia, Canada, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands,  Taiwan, United Kingdom, and USA. A special feature of the Conference was a day-long tour of several Shanghai facilities and institutions catering to persons in later life, ranging from drop in centres to a University for the older person.
A volume containing selected conference presentations and papers will be published in English and Chinese, and be available later this year.
The Context:
Meeting the needs of an expanding population of older persons has become a challenge throughout the world. Asia is no exception. Much has been done to address problems of shelter, health and daily care. However, not enough attention has been given to providing for the enormous benefits of good quality leisure experiences for this segment of the population. Thus the purpose of the conference was to examine what is being done, what can be done, and how to do it.
The Event:
World Leisure, in collaboration with The International Exchange Centre of the Shanghai Bureau of Civil Affairs organized a special conference bringing together international experts and program providers to examine leisure among older persons, its present state and future possibilities.
The Location:
Arguably the most vibrant city in Asia, Shanghai offers international standards in accommodation, communications, cuisine, and entertainment. Moreover, its commitment to advancing the well being of its senior citizens, made it an ideal location to convene a forum of all those interested in the many potentialities of leisure.
The Program:
- Presentations by International Experts
- Current Practices, Models and Exemplars
- Site Visits and Field Trips
- Workshops
- Research
Contact:
Dr. Yvonne Harahousou, Chair, Commission on Leisure and Later Life
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