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ASEF LinkUp 2025 | Perspectives from the Government Sector

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In the theme of collective responsibility, what are some challenges faced by the government sector participants of ASEF LinkUp 2025 in working collaboratively?

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Beyond Borders: Cultural Mobility in Precarious Times

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Arts Journalism Matters: On the Ground Fellow Theodora Agni shares her insights on the importance of cultural mobility for both artists and other cultural professionals following her participation to the …

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ASEF LinkUp 2025 | Perspectives from the Arts Sector

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Hear from the ASEF LinkUp 2025 arts sector participants on the barriers for strengthening collective responsibility across sectors in cultural diplomacy.

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Shaping the Future: The EUNIC Sustainability Toolkit for Cultural Climate Action

Discover how EUNIC's new Sustainability Toolkit empowers cultural organisations in integrating sustainability into their work, addressing global environmental challenges and becoming a catalyst for positive change.

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Driving Sustainability in the Dance Music Industry: ADE Green 2024

As a leading electronic music festival part of Amsterdam Dance Event, what can we learn from ADE Green in inspiring change for a more sustainable and equitable music industry?

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Podcast | Why Puppetry is Always at the Periphery?

Explore the marginalisation of puppetry as an art form, despite its strong cultural roots.

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Pakistan's Climate Crisis: Beyond Environmental Concerns to Economic, Social, and Cultural Resilience

Following devastating natural disasters in Pakistan, Sumaira Malik highlights how the country's creative and cultural industries play a crucial role in climate adaptation and promoting environmental sustainability.

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Beyond Exhibitions: Forging a Sustainable and Inclusive Visual Arts Ecosystem

Explore how the Chennai Photo Biennial (CPB) Foundation integrates sustainability into its programmes, from making more environmentally conscious exhibition choices to embracing inclusive curatorial practices.

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Is performance art a sustainable approach in the contemporary art scene in Viet Nam?

Quỳnh Nguyễn explores the sustainability of performance art in Viet Nam, highlighting its evolution, challenges, and the unique role it plays in a society with limitations on expression.

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Principles of Sustainability within the Traditional Creative Industries of India

Rooted in natural resources and local craftsmanship, find out how India's traditional creative industry embodies the principles of sustainability.

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Celebrating Cultures: The Asia-Europe Cultural Festival’s Closing Curtain in Singapore

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The Asia-Europe Cultural Festival travelled back to Singapore for its Closing Curtain events in September 2024. Explore the blend of artforms and the creative collaborations between Asia and Europe.

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Jaipur Literature Festival in Spain: the first in a non-English-speaking country

Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF)’s second edition took place in the city of Valladolid, in Castile and León (Spain). Standing true to the essence of JLF’s identity, this festival acts as …

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Discovering sā: Asia's Highest Contemporary Land Art Exhibition

This month, David Fernandez travels to the city of Leh, in Ladakh (India) for sā, an initiative for cultural exchange and community engagement, focusing on ecological practices and conservation efforts.

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Reflection on the curated conference theme, “Life Cycles of Grassroots Arts Organisations in Asia”

The article is a reflection by the author after attending Meeting Point 2024, organised by the Mekong Cultural Hub in Hanoi, Viet Nam. Despite the author being overwhelmed by the …

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Key highlights of Asia-Europe creative encounters in 2023

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What happened in the culture field between Asia and Europe in 2023? What were some of the opportunities that helped to connect artists and arts managers? As a platform that …

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