The Southeast Asian countries believe that sustainable social and cultural practices are urgently needed to address the challenges posed by climate change at the global, national, and local levels. The call is to revitalise our traditional practices, recognising their role in building resilience to environmental changes while preserving our rich cultural heritage. The Southeast Asian … Traditional Practices in Harmony with Nature
Water and sanitation management presents many challenges and opportunities in the ASEAN region. This article explores the current state of the sector and link practices rooted in traditions with policy initiatives in selected countries, shaping the sector’s present and future.
As a key partner and close neighbour of ASEAN, Korea is committed to strategic and collaborative efforts relating to cultural heritage.
Southeast Asia, a region celebrated for its vibrant tapestry of cultures, languages, and histories, stands at the cusp of a significant cultural milestone. The proposal for the ASEAN Cultural Heritage List (ACHL) emerges from a recognition of the region’s unique cultural landscape and the need for its preservation. This article delves into the current discussions … Envisioning the ASEAN Cultural Heritage List
An upward trajectory on culture’s transformative impact for development In the face of complex, multifaceted, and interconnected global challenges, the transformational role of culture for sustainable development has gained particular traction. National and local governments worldwide are increasingly harnessing culture to achieve sustainable development objectives across the public policy spectrum, from education, job creation and … Culture, a Transformative Force for Sustainable Development: Paving the Way for a Standalone Goal in the Post-2030 Agenda
The intellectual property (IP) system has long been perceived as an enabler of commerce. However, to indigenous groups worldwide, and indeed within ASEAN, the IP system has increasingly been seen as a tool for safeguarding cultural heritage while promoting the commercialisation of traditional cultural knowledge and practices. With cultural piracy and the misappropriation of traditional … Safeguarding Our Traditions through Intellectual Property Rights
The ASEAN Cultural Center is Southeast Asia’s first ASEAN cultural learning centre on ASEAN in the heart of Bangkok’s historic and culturally rich district. Established under the auspices of Thailand’s Ministry of Culture, the ASEAN Cultural Center occupies the third floor of the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center. Since its official opening on 7 August 2015, … ASEAN Street Food: A Culinary Journey
Mohd. Abdoh Damit is the Chair for Brunei Darussalam’s Sub-Committee on Culture (SCC) of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information. He proposed the project “Completing ASEAN Sculptures at Taman Damuan” in 2015 during the 15th Meeting of the SCC in Singapore and subsequently chaired the working committee of the project.
ASEAN has always been described as the melting pot of different cultures, traditions and beliefs. Almost all the countries in this region consist of dozens of ethnicities and tribes, each with distinct spoken languages and dialects, food, costumes, dances and festivities. Yet, we are said to have a shared identity.