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In a display of cultural prowess and unity, the 18th ASEAN and 8th ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum (AYCF) took the center stage on 15 May 2023, captivating young delegates from AUN and ASEAN+3 Member Universities in a fascinating showcase of the National Collaborative Performances. The opening ceremony at Universitas Indonesia set the tone for an unforgettable journey of cultural exchange and appreciation.

The SUN/SixERS Cross Cultural Event 2022: Cultural Dialogue session was organized to promote and carry out dynamic cultural interactions among youths of Japaneses and ASEAN where students could explore the interrelationships between their favorite media and profound values in their community. This session dove deep into the contradictions of being a “Fool” and an “Enlightened One” and established the possibility of being one and the same. Students enjoyed a heartfelt discussion with a refreshing perspective on their own personal goals and their mission for the shared future of the global community.

The successful co-organisation of the ASEAN-Japan Virtual Cultural Exchange Programme 2022 (AUN-SUN/SixERS Cross-Cultural Event) on 29 November - 1 December 2022, proves once again that cultural transmission is in constant motion in response to rapid changes. Networking opportunities such as these provide a unique and prestigious platform for cultural presentations, dialogue, and hands-on handicrafts while engaging in fruitful discussions with peers from all over ASEAN and Japan.

The Japan-ASEAN online program toward UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) jointly organized by Okayama University, SUN/SixERS, and AUN held from 11 - 14 October 2022, successfully gathered over 70 participants from all across the ASEAN region and Japan. The success of the event is wholly attributed to the exemplary learning design and the cross-border platform that allow for insightful interaction among students and educators from different countries, backgrounds, educational expertise, and world views to become excellent citizens of the 21st century.

On September 27, this year’s edition of the ASEAN-Korea Youth Summit, with the theme Carbon Neutrality and ASEAN-Korea Youth, officially concluded via the ZEP platform. Participants from ASEAN countries and the Republic of Korea graced the closing ceremony. This year’s summit winning team was from the Philippines, and their project was entitled "The Aftertaste of Food Waste," which focuses on reducing the bitter side effects of inefficient food production and consumption. To end the ceremony, Dr. Choltis Dhirathiti, Executive Director of the ASEAN University Network, delivered the congratulatory message to all the winners of the closing activities and to all the participants who successfully finished the whole summit, and Ms. Jessica Lee, MC of the summit, delivered the closing remarks.

On 14 - 16 September 2022, Burapha University hosted the 3rd ASEAN University Network-ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum: Thailand Chapter (AUN-AYCF: Thailand Chapter) to promote the ASEAN identity, cultures and showcased the talents of Thai youths, as well as the performance for the upcoming international AYCF in Indonesia. Behind the immense success of this project lies the commitment and passion of students, alumni, and professors to pass on the legacy of Thai culture to the future generation and to share the cultures of ASEAN countries with a wider community of Thailand.