ISI Durban Session: Glances of Durban

The ISI Session in Durban, South Africa, was the first ISI biennial conference that took place in sub-Saharan Africa. This has been said and printed many times before, even in previous issues of the ISI Newsletter. Only those who attended the ISI Durban Session really know what a wonderful, lively experience it truly was. Several photographs have been included to show what cannot be conveyed in writing. In addition, we wish to convey a word of thanks from the 2009 Local Organising Committee to the participants who made the conference memorable. The ISI Permanent Office, in turn, would like to thank the members of the Local Organising Committee for their hard work and dedication, as well as their kindness and sense of humour!

ISI Permanent Office Performance at the Opening Ceremony on Sunday, 16^th August 2009

Dancers enjoying themselves at the Opening Ceremony

Windy Durban!

The effect of windy Durban on the front entrance of the ICC

Dancing at the Women's Dinner, City Hall, Durban

ISI General Assembly: The Executive Committee and ISI Director seated with ISI President Denise Lievesley speaking to the audience

ISBIS President Nick Fisher's trendy attire while speaking at the ISI General Assembly

School children performing at the ISI General Assembly

Dr. Jairo Arrow checking that everything is in order prior to the VIP Dinner

Guests gathering for the VIP Dinner

School children performing at the Closing Ceremony on Saturday, 22^nd August 2009

String Orchestra performing during the Gala Dinner

Incoming ISI President Jef Teugels, Director-General of CSO Ireland Mr. Gerry O'Hanlon and ISI Director Ada van Krimpen already preparing for the Dublin Congress at the Gala Dinner

Performance at the Gala Dinner