May 25, 2012

Singapore - ASEAN youths can help strengthen shared regional identity: Yaacob Ibrahim


SINGAPORE: Minister for Information, Communication and the Arts, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, has urged the youths of ASEAN to help strengthen the sense of belonging and shared identity in the region.

Speaking at the opening of the 5th meeting of ASEAN Ministers responsible for Culture and the Arts, Dr Yaacob said one way to stay engaged is through new media platforms.

Singapore, as the ASEAN City of Culture for 2012 to 2013, is helping to drive this effort.

One initiative it is looking into is a Facebook fan page for arts and cultural activities.

Another project that has been helping to increase appreciation of ASEAN's shared culture, heritage and history is the ASEAN Youth Camp.

Next year, Singapore will host the camp and wrap up the series.

"The youths are important to the future of ASEAN. They are tomorrow's leaders and hence, it is important to engage the youths of ASEAN from a young age," said Dr Yaacob.

- CNA/cc


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