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31 Jul 2024
Culture
The Spices and Flavours of a Shared Cultural Identity
Spices are an integral part of Southeast Asian cuisine. They create the unique flavour profile of our countries’ most iconic dishes. Think of tom yum without galangal and chilli peppers, or pho without coriander, cardamom, and star anise.
28 May 2024
Culture, Environment
Water Festivals of Southeast Asia and Northeast India
Water festivals are important occasions in Southeast Asia and Northeast India. Despite geographical differences, the water festivals celebrated in the two regions are startlingly similar, underscoring Southeast Asia and Northeast India’s common cultura
27 Mar 2024
Culture
What’s in a Name? Unraveling Naming Conventions in Southeast Asia
First-time visitors to Southeast Asia often find themselves mystified by local names. They ask: Are one-word names considered given names or surnames? Which part denotes the surname in multi-word names (the current record is 12 words)? Why do spouses,
19 Dec 2023
Culture
ASEAN-Japan Fair 2023: Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship and Cooperation
The ASEAN-Japan Fair 2023 took centre stage at the Main Atrium of Plaza Senayan in Jakarta from 29 September to 1 October 2023. Organised by the Mission of Japan to ASEAN and the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) Management Team, this event marked fi
19 Dec 2023
Culture
The Asean Pavilion: Design for Change
Good Design Exhibition 2023 Tokyo, Japan 25-29 October 2023
19 Dec 2023
Culture
ASEAN-India Bazaar: Connecting Cultures through Commerce
The Mission of India to ASEAN partnered with the Indo-Indian community to organise another ASEAN-India Bazaar. The event was a lead-up to the anniversary of the ASEAN-India dialogue relations on 12 November.
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18 Dec 2023
Culture
Suanesavanh Vignaket
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?
9 May 2022
Culture, Health and COVID-19, Labour and Future of Work
Bernadette Romulo-Puyat
Tourism has been one of the hardest- hit sectors by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Romulo-Puyat talks to The ASEAN about the pandemic’s impact on the Philippines’ tourism industry, on jobs and businesses, and how the country is working towa
8 Jan 2021
ASEAN Identity and Community Building, Culture, Environment, Health
Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin
On 1 January 2021, Brunei Darussalam assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2021. Minister Aminuddin talks to The ASEAN about how Brunei Darussalam will work to accelerate efforts to recover from the pandemic and reach the goal of ASEAN solidarity.
Conversations
19 Dec 2023
Culture
Tahilalats and Mindblowon Studio: Pop Culture in the Digital Age
Prepare to have your mind blown. That is the mission of Mindblowon Studio, a name derived from the playful Indonesian slang “blo’on,” meaning “foolish.” Yet, their creativity is anything but foolish. Mindblowon Studio stands tall as an influential figu
19 Dec 2023
Culture
Riri Riza: Films that Capture Life’s Rhythms
“How do you create a movie that defines a generation?” This was the first question posed by The ASEAN in an interview with renowned Indonesian filmmaker Riri Riza, 53. It is a fitting question for Riri, whose film, Petualangan Sherina [Sherina’s Advent
19 Dec 2023
Culture
Banjong Pisanthanakun: Turning Nightmares into Cinematic Masterpieces
Banjong Pisanthanakun, the acclaimed 44-year-old Thai filmmaker, turns Southeast Asian nightmares into worldwide movie masterpieces. He has a deep understanding of the allure of horror tales in the region, explaining that these beliefs are ingrained in
19 Dec 2023
Culture
2023 Round Festival: ‘STEP OUT, SING AS ONE’ From Online to Onstage
Thousands braved Jakarta’s blistering heat to experience the live music performances by talented Southeast Asian and South Korean artists at the 2023 Round Festival on 21-22 October 2023. After holding virtual concerts since the event was launched in 2
23 Mar 2023
Culture, Youth
Airliftz, a.k.a Aliff Aolani: Musician, Singer, Rapper
As a young musician, 25-year-old Aliff Aolani or Airliftz, has witnessed how the internet could be a double-edged sword for aspiring artists.
23 Mar 2023
Culture, Environment, Youth
Dorcas Tang Wen Yu: Climate activist, artist, and writer
On Instagram @earthtodorcas, Dorcas Tang Wen Yu creates stories and advocates for a better world through her illustrations and poems. Her activism brought her to Egypt to attend the United Nations Conference of Youth (COY) 17, which was held on the sid
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