Date

Event

28 Jan - 1 Feb

ASEAN Rocks!

Rock bands from all ASEAN countries performed at Hard Rock Cafe Singapore.

Check out http://www.aseanrocks.com for more details!
Click here for pictures of the event!

23 & 24 Feb

ASEAN Float @ Chingay

An ASEAN Float celebrating the unity of ASEAN amidst our colourful diversity of cultures was the finale item during the Chingay Parade.

More information on the Chingay can be found at http://www.chingay.org.sg.
Click here to see the ASEAN Float!

March

Postcards Across ASEAN

A unique pen-pal project where school children in all ASEAN countries design and send postcards to one another, sharing their diverse heritage while forging a common ASEAN identity. This project was launched on 28 March at the Singapore Art Museum. Selected postcards will be exhibited later in the year.

22 – 29 Apr

ASEAN Youth Caucus at the sidelines of the 5th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting for Youth (AMMY V)

Gathering of youth leaders from ASEAN to discuss issues on Education, Environment, Employment and Entrepreneurship as well as Engagement of the Community. The youth delegates will present their recommendations to the ASEAN Ministers at the AMMY V.

26 Apr

National Youth Achievement Award Photo Exhibition

A showcase of photography work on ASEAN countries done by Singapore youths from National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award Holder Alumni (GAHA). The photography exhibition will showcase approximately 40 photographs of ASEAN countries. and will be displayed during the ASEAN Night Dinner on 26 April 2007.

As part of the photography exhibition, a video on ASEAN youth coming together for a community service project in Cambodia will also be showcased at the dinner. The project was commissioned by MOF for Singapore 2006 IMF/World Bank Meet.

26 - 27 Apr

Young ChangeMakers & Youth Expedition Project Exhibition

An exhibition that showcases projects done by youth from Young ChangeMakers and Youth Expedition Project. The exhibition will include projects that run along the discussion themes of the AMMY V Youth Caucus, i.e. Education, Engagement (Community), Environment and Employment/Entrepreneurship.

The projects highlight active youth engagement and youth empowerment in the local and overseas community. They will be on display on 26 & 27 April 2007 during the Ministerial Meetings.

2 May

ASEAN Information Seminar Series: Public-Private-People Sector Partnership Towards an ASEAN Media Community

The ASEAN Information Seminar Series is a project under the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (COCI). The Seminar Series is aimed at enhancing and promoting knowledge as well as understanding of issues and activities concerning ASEAN.

The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre jointly organised a half-day seminar, open to participants from academia, industry and the general public, on the theme "Public-Private-People Sector Partnership Towards an ASEAN Media Community".

The objective of the seminar was to generate debate on these issues and to create greater awareness of media developments within ASEAN. The seminar focussed on how our governments, the media industry and people sectors can work together in support of ASEAN integration in the media sector.

26 May - 14 Jun

Reel Revolution

The Substation Moving Images and the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) proudly launch Reel Revolution 2007 - “Reflections on the ASEAN Community”, an eight-week film programme for young people between 15 to 35 years of age to bring up social issues for discussion through a video platform.

Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Reel Revolution 2007 is part of SIIA's ASEAN Focus Series, and aims to challenge our youth to think passionately and articulate their opinions through a medium they are all familiar with: visual and moving images.

Reel Revolution begins on 26 May with an Introductory Seminar. Highlights of the Seminar include talks by 2006 ASEAN Youth Award winner Glenn Lim, a panel discussion on filmmaking, and workshops conducted by filmmakers and multidisciplinary artists Wee Li Lin (director, Gone Shopping), Ho Tzu Nyen (director, Utama – Every Name in History is I), Don Salubayba (Philippines) and Tintin Wulia (Indonesia).

More information may be found at revolution.youth.sg.

21 Jun

ASEAN Information Seminar Series: Digital Broadcasting Opportunities in ASEAN

As part of ASEAN Information Seminar Series, the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) is organizing a seminar on “Digital Broadcasting Opportunities in ASEAN” to coincide with BroadcastAsia 2007. ASEAN policy makers and broadcasters will be present to share their latest policy and industry developments on digital broadcasting, and discuss the opportunities available for the industry and governments to work together.

This event will take place at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Level 3, Room 306, Singapore. Admission is free, though pre-registration is required. Please email Nadine at mda_cir_staff5@mda.gov.sg to register.

29 Jun
(Singapore Management University)

Campus 938Live
"One ASEAN - What Threatens ASEAN Solidarity?"

What is ASEAN and why should we care? The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) is responding to such questions with its flagship ASEAN Focus Series of events targeted at increasing awareness and understanding about ASEAN, and instilling a sense of ASEAN citizenship among Singaporeans.

As part of the series and in celebration of ASEAN's 40th Anniversary this year, SIIA together with 938LIVE and with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is holding a live on-air radio discussion about ASEAN for young people. The event aims to encourage dialogue, generate interest and stimulate participation amongst youth in the building of a regional community. Listen in to the panel discussions on 29 Jun, and log on to SIIA's blog to post your comments on the discussion.

For more information, please contact Mr Eugene Chew at eugene@siiaonline.org.

2 - 3 Jul

Hwa Chong Model ASEAN Summit (HCMAS)

Model ASEAN Summit (HCMAS) aims to replicate the workings of ASEAN, and to simulate real-world workings of diplomacy and negotiations. Through an interactive simulation platform, it hopes to give students a better perspective into the intricate workings of this association. Further, by allowing students to assume responsibilities and roles of delegates, it allows the development of communication skills, in tandem with honing the fine art of diplomacy and negotiation, and also to master the skills in summit writing. The HCMAS also serves as an alternative and more interactive platform for the sharing of National Education, through increasing awareness of nationalism, national interest and regional issues.

21 Jul

ASEAN Knowledge Caravan

The ASEAN Secretariat is organising the ASEAN Knowledge Caravan project, an ASEAN-wide initiative aimed at raising awareness of ASEAN among the youth of ASEAN countries. The Caravan will stop in Singapore at RJC on 21 July 2007, coinciding with ASEAN Sec Gen Ong Keng Yong's visit there.

August

"Rise"

"Rise" is the official Theme Song for the ASEAN 40th Anniversary celebrations.

This project was a major undertaking, made possible through generous support from some of Singapore's brightest music stars. "Rise" was written by internationally-acclaimed composer Dick Lee, and performed by pop superstar Stefanie Sun. The music video also features a cast of children from all 10 ASEAN countries.

The music video will make its debut at the ASEAN Day Reception on 7th August. Look out for "Rise" on local television and radio later this year.

"Rise.mp3" [File size: 2.13 MB]

7 Aug

The ASEAN Day Lecture and Reception

The ASEAN Day Lecture and Reception is a key highlight event in our year long celebration of ASEAN's 40th Anniversary in 2007.

The ASEAN Lecture, led by the ASEAN Secretariat, is an annual event held in conjunction with ASEAN Day. The previous four ASEAN Lectures were delivered by HE President Megawati Soekarnoputri in Jakarta in 2003, HE Prime Minister Phan van Khai in Hanoi in 2004, HE President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Jakarta in 2005, and HE Prime Minister Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in Kuala Lumpur in 2006. This year, PM Lee Hsien Loong will be the keynote speaker at the ASEAN Lecture. The Lecture aims to bring wider attention to long-term strategic issues of vital importance to ASEAN, and to enhance ASEAN's standing as a catalyst for regional solidarity, cooperation and development.

Following the ASEAN Lecture, PM will host the ASEAN Day Reception that will include the unveiling of the ASEAN 40th Anniversary Commemorative Stamps as well as a showcase of ASEAN youth activities.

8 – 11 Nov

34th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme

Approximately 300 youths from ASEAN and Japan will spend close to two months sailing around Southeast Asia onboard the Nippon Maru Ship. There will be interactive discussions and social-cultural activities throughout their journey as well as at each port-of-call. The local programme in Singapore will be hosted by National Youth Council (NYC) and will be part of the celebrations for ASEAN's 40th Anniversary.

In the Pipeline

·         ASEAN Designers' Showcase

·         Southeast Asian Leadership Network (SEALNet) Community Project

·         One Degree ASEAN Youth Seminar

·         ASEAN Contingent for Clipper 07-08 Race

·         ASEAN Delicacies @ Food Festival