Dear Sir / Madam,

Subject: 6th Asian Apicultural Association (AAA) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

As you are aware that the 6th AAA International conference is scheduled to be held in Bangalore, India from February 24 to March 01, 2002. You are warmly invited to take part in the above conference. The conference will be held every two year once in different countries.

The aim of the proposed conference is to bring together the international scientific community involved in the study of tropical bees. The conference will address all aspects of bee research. The conference will be held in Five Star Hotel in the heart of Bangalore city. The city of Bangalore is considered as the ' Garden City of India'. The climate is very pleasant through out the year. The Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka and is the land of Gold, Silk and Sandalwood. The Western Ghats of Karnataka has rich biodiversity only next to Himalays. The State has all the four species of honeybee species besides inumerable number species of both fauna and flora. The Bangalore city is well connected to Road, Rail and Air.

The conference presents a unique opportunity to broaden your scientific knowledge, deepen your understanding of bees and experience great biodiversity and hospitality of India.

For first circular and other details please visit the website: www.beekeeping.com/aaa/

Yours sincerely

Dr. V. SIVARAM / Dr. Anita Menon
President / Secretary
6th AAA International conference
C/o Century Foundation
# 193, Double Road ( KMJ Education Trust Building)
Indiranagar 2nd Stage, BANGALORE - 560038, INDIA
Tele: 91-80-5251847, 5249900, 3102695
Fax: 91-80-3348346
E.mail: cenfound@sparrl.com