BALI, Indonesia - The recently signed Asean
Declaration on Cultural Diversity: Towards Strengthening Asean Community, is an
important document as it recognises the right for citizens of the region to
conserve their cultural and artistic heritage, Brunei's Minister of Culture,
Youth and Sports said at the 19th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Bali,
Indonesia.
Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Lela Diraja Dato Seri
Setia Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah, who represented Brunei for the signing of the
agreement, said that culture and arts must be developed and defended as culture
is the source of a country's image that also leads towards forming the
principle of life of the citizens.
A government press release stated yesterday
that the minister believed the Declaration would enhance awareness and drive
the Asean community towards unity and integration.
Speaking at the Retreat Session of the Asean
Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (AMCA) prior to the signing
ceremony, Pehin Dato Hj Hazair also stressed that an immediate measure should
be implemented to realise the Declaration although initial work could be done
modestly.
The Minister touched on the role of youths and
the importance of their involvement for them to appreciate their own culture so
that the civilisation of Asean would always be respected in this era of
globalisation.
He also emphasised the need for cooperation
with sectoral bodies to promote cultural products, which would be able to bring
about socio-economic benefits that should enhance the development of small and
medium scale cultural enterprises.
The Retreat Session was held at the Courtyard
Marriott Hotel here in Bali and was chaired by Dr Ir Mohammad Nuh, DEA.
Indonesia's Minister of Education and Culture.
The session was held to prepare for the
signing ceremony of Asean Declaration on Cultural Unity in Diversity: Towards
Strengthening the Asean Community and provided an opportunity for the relevant
ministers to make some assessment and approach in developing measures
appropriate to implement the plans outlined in the Declaration.
Fitri Shahminan
The Brunei Times/Asia News Network
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