Social Programme

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception

6 June 2010         18.00 – 19.30 h | Convention Hall BC
Moderator: Prof. Robert H. Belmaker

Welcome Address by the CINP President
Professor Robert H. Belmaker, Israel

Welcome by the Local Chair of the Organizing Committee
Professor Siu Wa Tang, Hong Kong

Opening Lecture
It’s all a state of mind
Professor Chack Fan Lee, Hong Kong
chaired by Professor Siu Wa Tang, Hong Kong

CINP Award Ceremony
Lilly Neuroscience Basic Research Award | Lilly Neuroscience Clinical Research Award | Max Hamilton Memorial Prize | Rafaelsen Young Investigators Award (Fellowship Award) | CINP Pioneers in Psychopharmacology Award | CINP Ethics Prize in Psychopharmacology
moderated by Dietrich van Calker, Germany

Chinese Entertainment – The Lion Dance
Lion dance is an intriguing dance in Chinese culture and Hong Kong, in which performers
mimic the beast’s movements in a lion costume. Lion dance can be witnessed mainly on festive occasions. It is thought to bring good luck on the people witnessing the ceremony. The objective of this tradition is to awaken the spirit of the new lion. A specially designated person is tasked with dotting the eyes of the beast. Thereafter, ears, mouth and rest of the body is blessed. Once the lion has been given life, spectators will witness the lion dancing to the beat of the drum, gong and cymbals.

CINP Welcome Reception
The Opening Ceremony will be followed by a Welcome Reception in the exhibition area in the foyer of the Convention Hall where local food and beverages will be served.

Special evening at Ohel Leah Synagogue

Tuesday, 8 June 2010         20.00 – 22.00 h

Judaism, Eastern Religions and their interaction with spirituality and psychiatry Ohel Leah Synagogue in Hong Kong, which was built over 100 years ago, invites CINP attendees to a special evening at 8.00 h on June 8.

Mr. S.J. Chan, co-founder of the Hong Kong Jewish Historical Society, will speak about the history of Jewish life in China and Rabbi Sinai will speak about being Jewish in Hong Kong today. Professor Rael Strous, CINP ethics symposium speaker, will speak on the subject of Judaism, Eastern Religions and their interaction with spirituality and psychiatry. Light refreshments will be served in the Community Center adjacent to the Synagogue.

The evening will take place at:
Ohel Leah Synagogue
70 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels,
Hong Kong

Pre-registration is necessary

Transportation is not included. For security reasons a passport is necessary to present upon arrival.