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Safeguarding Our Traditions through Intellectual Property Rights

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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

ASEAN Street Food: A Culinary Journey

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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

ASEAN Walk: Where Nature Meets Art

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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.

Same Same Yet Different

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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.

Culture Matters in a Changing World

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Our world is changing rapidly, and that is changing the many ways in which we live, work, and play. Today’s problems and crises, ranging from climate change and disasters to conflicts and pandemics, are “wicked” or too complex to solve. Finding sustainable solutions requires us to transcend a silo, sector-centric discourse, and yet global policy … Culture Matters in a Changing World

ASCC Outcomes under Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship

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Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship, under the theme “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth,” has produced notable impacts, particularly on the socio-economic domain. It has affirmed ASEAN centrality and significantly supported Member States in their post-pandemic rebuilding efforts. Within the ASEAN Socio- Cultural Community Pillar, the adoption and notation of the ensuing outcome documents reflect the region’s … ASCC Outcomes under Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship

Suanesavanh Vignaket

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As the Lao PDR assumes the Chairpersonship of ASEAN and your Ministry leads the ASCC, could you share Lao PDR’s top priorities for the ASCC?

Cover Story for the Issue 32-33

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About the Artist Sarkodit is an illustrator from Bandung, Indonesia. He has been drawing since childhood, and now, he finds immense joy in sharing his art and imagination through various illustration projects. In his spare time, Sarkodit tends to his little pots of plants and takes care of his beloved cat. He also enjoys swimming … Cover Story for the Issue 32-33

56th ASEAN Day

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ASEAN celebrated its 56th anniversary on 8 August 2023 with Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Epicentrum of Growth”.