ASEF LinkUp Fieldbook Yogyakarta Iteration launched!
The ASEF LinkUp Fieldbook Yogyakarta Iteration, reflecting on the relevance of gotong royong and collective responsibility in cultural diplomacy from the recent ASEF LinkUp | Asia-Europe Cultural Diplomacy Lab in June 2025, is now launched.
16 participants from the arts and cultural sector, governmental and institutional representatives gathered in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from 18 to 21 June 2025, exploring the importance of shared efforts, inclusive partnerships and participation in cultural diplomacy.
The Fieldbook is conceived as a way to consolidate key insights and knowledge from this year's ASEF LinkUp discussions, that can be build upon in the next iterations.
The Fieldbook includes:
- Principles and reflections on cultural diplomacy through the lens of gotong royong, an ethos of mutual responsibility and collective care
- Six case studies across Asia and Europe showcasing policies and practice that serve as inspiration for those working in the international cultural cooperation field
- Ideas for building a community of practice
- Mini tools to implement international cultural relations project
Read the ASEF LinkUp Fieldbook Yogyakarta Iteration
Find out more about ASEF LinkUp 2025
- ASEF LinkUp | Asia-Europe Cultural Diplomacy Lab | 2025 Edition in Indonesia
- ASEF LinkUp 2025 | Reframing Cultural Diplomacy through Shared Accountability and Collective Practice in Yogyakarta
Meet the Participants of ASEF LinkUp 2025
- ASEF LinkUp 2025 | Perspectives from the Arts Sector
- ASEF LinkUp 2025 | Perspectives from the Government Sector