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(2) Sailing Route 1 Sailing Schedule and Route
(1) Sailing Schedule
Arrival Departure Tokyo (Japan) November 2 Muara (Brunei Darussalam) November 10 November 13 Manila (Philippines) November 17 November 20 Bangkok (Thailand) November 24 November 27 Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam) December 2 December 5 Tokyo (Japan) December 12 Tokyo Note: • National Leaders (NLs) and Participating Youths (PYs) of ASEAN member countries assembled in Tokyo, Japan on October 23. After joining together with Japanese NL and PYs on October 24 and engaging in the country program in Japan, all participants embarked the ship on November 1. • Facilitators arrived in Tokyo, Japan on October 28, disembarked the ship and returned to the respective countries on December 5 from Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. • A delegation of the representatives visited Davao (November 18 to 19) during the country program in the Philippines (Manila). • NLs and PYs from ASEAN member countries disembarked the ship and returned to the respective home countries on December 13. • Japanese NL and PYs disembarked the ship on December 13 and disassembled on December 14 after the post-program training. • Representatives of Alumni Associations assembled in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam and embarked the ship on December 3. After engaging the activities onboard and in Japan, they returned to the respective countries on December 15.
Manila Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City
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(2) Cruise Operating Committee (COC) and advice to GL Meeting, Discussion Program Steering 2 Organization Onboard The COC consisted of 11 NLs, who discussed and Committee, Sub-Committees and PYs. decided on the fundamental matters concerning the The Administrator was authorized to give guidance and discipline and onboard activities. It also gave guidance advice to the COC when necessary. (1) Organizational Chart The organizational chart of the 45th SSEAYP is as follows: 【List of NLs】 Country Name Gender Meeting/Committee in Charge Administration Cruise Operating Committee Japan F Discussion Program Steering Committee (COC) Brunei Darussalam M GL Meeting Administrator (1) Philippines M PY Seminars Sub-Committee National Leaders (11) Thailand F SG Activity Sub-Committee Viet Nam M PY Seminars Sub-Committee
Deputy Administrator (1) Cambodia M SG Activity Sub-Committee Facilitators (8) Administrative staff (28) Indonesia F GL Meeting Lao P.D.R. F SG Activity Sub-Committee Malaysia F PY Seminars Sub-Committee Myanmar F Discussion Program Steering Committee Discussion Program Participating Youths (PYs) (314) Singapore M Discussion Program Steering Committee Steering Committee
(3) Solidarity Group (SG) (4) Group Leaders Meeting (GL Meeting) Administrator (1) Group Leaders Meeting (22) PYs were divided into 11 groups called “Solidarity The GL Meeting was comprised of 11 GLs and 11 Deputy Administrator (1) Groups” (SGs) with letter names from A to K. The SGs, AGLs, with two NLs of Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia Administrative staff (4) consisted of approximately 29 PYs with the nearly same acting as advisors. The body mainly discussed onboard Facilitators (8) number of males and females from each contingent, activities and could forward its collective views to the NLs (3) Group Leaders (GLs YLs) (11) functioned as the basic unit for activities both onboard and COC when necessary. It also functioned as an information PY Steering Committee members (27) Assistant Group Leaders (AGLs AYLs) (11) in the countries visited. intermediary between the COC, the Administration and ・ Discussion Group (DG) Each SG was led by a Group Leader (GL) and an PYs as well as conduit of information among SGs. representatives (2 from each DG) Assistant Group Leader (AGL), who were also the Youth Various voluntary activities proposed by PYs were ・ Contingent representatives Solidarity Group (SG) A-K (1 from each contingent) Leader (YL) and Assistant Youth Leader (AYL) of their discussed and coordinated through the GL Meeting to GL (1) respective contingents. In this regard, the assignment of implement when necessary. AGL (1) YLs and AYLs to the SGs was arranged in such a way that PY (approx. 27) no YL and AYL from the same contingent would go to the same SG. For smooth operation of activities and the dissemination Sub-Committees (2) of information, PYs from the same SGs were assigned to the same cabins onboard to the extent possible. Two representatives from each Solidarity Group (SG) and one representative from each contingent
・ PY Seminars Sub-Committee (33) ・ SG Activity Sub-Committee (33)
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【List of GLs and AGLs】 Discussion Group Name Gender Country / Contingent SG Name of GL Gender Contingent Name of AGL Gender Contingent Good and Bad Aspects of M United Kingdom Globalization A M Singapore F Lao P.D.R. Information and Media F Thailand B M Indonesia F Thailand International Relations (ASEAN- M Indonesia C M Japan F Viet Nam Japan Cooperation) Living in the Longevity Society M Australia Brunei D M F Japan Facilitators Darussalam Quality Education F Japan Resilient and Sustainable City Brunei M Indonesia E M Malaysia F Design Darussalam Soft Power and Youth People-to- M Philippines People Diplomacy F M Philippines F Malaysia Use of Affordable, Reliable and M Brunei Darussalam Sustainable Energy Services G M Lao P.D.R. M Cambodia F Japan H M Myanmar F Singapore NLs F Myanmar I M Viet Nam F Indonesia M Singapore
J M Thailand F Philippines M Japan Good and Bad Aspects of F Brunei Darussalam K F Cambodia F Myanmar Globalization F Viet Nam M Cambodia (5) Discussion Program Steering Committee eight Facilitators, three NLs and 27 PY Steering Committee M Philippines The Discussion Program Steering Committee was members. Information and Media F Cambodia formed for the planning and smooth implementation of the The Facilitators carried out the group discussions and M Lao P.D.R. related activities of the Discussion Program under the Discussion Program. It comprised of the Administrator, M Thailand Deputy Administrator, four Administrative staff members, Administrator’s instruction. F Cambodia International Relations (ASEAN-Japan Cooperation) F Malaysia 【List of Discussion Program Steering Committee members】 *Contingent with underline shows contingent representatives. F Singapore
M Brunei Darussalam Discussion Group Name Gender Country / Contingent Living in the Longevity Society PY Steering F Lao P.D.R. Administrator M Committee M Brunei Darussalam Deputy members M Administrator Quality Education F Viet Nam M M Indonesia Administrative F M Philippines Resilient and Sustainable City staff M Cambodia F Design F M Indonesia M Thailand Soft Power and Youth People-to- M Cambodia People Diplomacy F Cambodia F Indonesia M Viet Nam Use of Affordable, Reliable and F Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Services F Lao P.D.R. M Myanmar
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(6) Sub-Committees represented by two PYs from each SG and one PY from 【List of SG Activity Sub-Committee members】 Sub-Committees were formed by PYs with NLs as each contingent. The NLs of the Philippines, Viet Nam *Country with underline shows contingent representatives. advisors. They discussed and decided the details of the and Malaysia were in charge of the PY Seminars Sub- SG Name Gender Contingent respective onboard activities. Committee, while the NLs of Thailand, Cambodia and Lao PY Seminars Sub-Committee and SG Activity Sub- P.D.R. were in charge of the SG Activity Sub-Committee. M Thailand Committee were comprised of 33 members respectively, M Viet Nam A M Indonesia 【List of PY Seminars Sub-Committee members】 F Indonesia * Contingent with underline shows contingent representatives. M Malaysia SG Name Gender Contingent M Viet Nam B M Brunei Darussalam F Indonesia A M Lao P.D.R. M Thailand M Japan C M Indonesia B F Lao P.D.R. F Myanmar M Japan F Japan F Thailand D F Lao P.D.R. F Cambodia F Singapore C M Lao P.D.R. F Japan F Malaysia E M Cambodia M Singapore M Malaysia M Thailand F Thailand D F F Lao P.D.R. F Viet Nam M Japan M Viet Nam G E M Cambodia F Malaysia F Indonesia M Japan M Thailand M Brunei Darussalam H F M Indonesia M Viet Nam F Indonesia F Singapore F Brunei Darussalam M Japan F Thailand M Philippines G I F Lao P.D.R. F Philippines M Myanmar F Lao P.D.R. M Philippines M Cambodia H J F Cambodia M Indonesia F Thailand F Thailand I F Cambodia K F Viet Nam F Brunei Darussalam M Indonesia J F Singapore F Brunei Darussalam M Philippines K F Thailand M Viet Nam M Malaysia
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● Activities onboard while the evening session for National Presentation and 3 Cruise Operating Committee (COC) The onboard activities were scheduled in three timelines: Voluntary Activity. morning, afternoon and evening. The detailed schedule ● Night Patrol of activities is contained in the latter part of this report. After the night calls, NLs conducted night patrols. The The discussions in the COC covered a wide range of Meeting 3 (November 13, COC Room onboard) The morning and afternoon sessions were used mainly night patrols were meant to maintain security onboard and topics including discipline, onboard activities, country 1. Review of country program in Brunei Darussalam for Discussion Program, PY Seminars and SG Activity, to check for any trouble. programs, etc. The first COC meeting was held during 2. Onboard activities and onboard life the NL Meeting in Tokyo. Thereafter, the meetings were basically held on the last day of each country program after Meeting 4 (November 20, COC Room onboard) (2) Structure of Onboard Activities the ship’s departure. 1. Review of country program in the Philippines (Manila Activities Period Contents The decisions made at the first COC meeting were and Davao) compiled and disseminated to each PY through the 2. Onboard activities and onboard life Discussion Program 26 • Introductory Program (2) Program File. • Group Discussion (10) Other day-to-day information was relayed through the Meeting 5 (November 27, COC Room onboard) • Introduction to post-program (2) daily Morning Assembly, the contingent meeting and / or 1. Review of country program in Thailand projects design and implementation Under the common theme of “Youth Participation in Social • Workshop for post-program projects (2) the ship’s bulletin board. 2. Onboard activities and onboard life Activities,” eight different group themes were set to be discussed design and implementation with instruction of Facilitators. • Wrap-up (2) [Agenda of the COC Meetings] Meeting 6 (December 6, COC Room onboard) • Preparation for presentation and DG (2) Meeting 1 (September 20, Cabinet Office) 1. Review of country program in Viet Nam report making Refer to Chapter 2. 6. NL Meeting 2. Onboard activities and onboard life • Presentation of discussion results (4) • Self-evaluation (2) Meeting 2 (November 2, COC Room onboard) Introduction of SSEAYP International and Alumni Associations of respective countries 1. Review of country program in Japan Post-Program Sessions 4 2. Onboard activities and onboard life Discussion on possible social contribution activities to implement after the participation in SSEAYP PY Seminars 10 Activities coordinated by PY Seminars Sub-Committee to focus • Introduction of PY Seminars (2) on sharing and discussing PYs’ knowledge and experiences with a 4 Onboard Activities • PY Seminars (8) relatively small number of PYs in peer learning style Activities coordinated by SG Activity Sub-Committee to deepen SG Activity 6 mutual understandings and promote friendship among SG members (1) Life Onboard b. Details of Each Activity Activity to introduce the culture, tradition, history, nationality, current a. Time ● Morning call and night call National Presentation 11 situations surrounding the youth, etc. of each country by contingent The daily life and activities during the cruise, except Each SG took turns in making the morning calls for the country programs, were conducted based on the scheduled at 7:00 through the onboard public announcement Lecture 2 following timetable: system. The calls were made creatively with morning • Lecture by Administrator (1) Lecture by the Administrator • Lecture by Captain (1) Lecture by the Captain on cruise experiences Time Activity greetings, music, etc. The same SG also made the night call on the same day No official activity was scheduled on Free Day, in order to allow PYs 7:00 Rising (morning call) to have personal space and time to maintain their health condition as at 23:00. Free Day 14 7:30 - 8:00 Morning exercise well as to interact with other participants through spontaneous and ● Morning Exercise 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast voluntary activities. PYs joined the scheduled morning exercises from 7:30 9:15 - 9:45 Morning assembly Activities to be voluntarily planned and organized by the PYs with to 8:00 held in the Dolphin Hall or at the Sports Deck. Voluntary Activity 12 10:00 - 12:45 Activities clear purposes and objectives such as events and seminars Each SG took turns in running the activities using music 12:45 - 14:15 Lunch GL Meeting, Discussion Program Steering Committee, Sub- and dances, etc. Attendance in the morning exercises was Committee Meetings 7 Committees, Press Liaison Meeting 14:15 - 17:00 Activities optional. 17:00 - 18:00 Free ● Morning Assembly Contingent Meeting 6 Reflect activities onboard and in the countries to be visited 18:00 - 19:30 Dinner Morning Assemblies were held every day from 9:15 to Reflecting country program by SG 4 Reflect activities and experiences gained at country programs by SG 19:30 - 20:45 Activities 9:45 in the Dolphin Hall. After the roll call and health Explanation of onboard activities, Administration counter, lending Orientation by the Administration 1 20:45 - 23:00 Free check by SG or by contingent, the NL in charge delivered articles, venue reservation for activities, etc. Lights-off (night call) the schedule of the day and would make important 23:00 Night patrol announcements.
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Marine Affairs / Customs 8 Date 10:00~11:15 11:30~12:45 14:15 ~15:30 15:45~17:00 19:30~20:45 • Ship orientation / lifeboat drill (1) Basic information of the ship facilities/safety exercise 17 Sat • Ship tour, photo session (2) Observation tour to the ship bridge, official photo session for the Country Program in the Philippines (Manila) report book 18 Sun Country Program in the Philippines (Davao) by the Representatives (November 18-19) • Explanation of disembarkation (1) Explanation of disembarkation and immigration processes • Baggage up and baggage down (4) Baggage up, baggage down and cabin cleaning 19 Mon Contingent COC Meeting 20 Tue Preparation for Farewell Festival 1 Meeting Voluntary Activity Farewell Festival 1 Farewell event planned and organized by GL Meeting 21 Wed Free Day Voluntary Activity GL Meeting / Discussion Program Steering Discussion Program National Presentation Preparation for Debriefing Session 1 22 Thu Committee / (Wrap-up) (Malaysia) Debriefing Session 1 Presentation of possible post-program activities by contingent Sub-committee Meeting / Press Liaison Meeting Discussion Program (Preparation for Presentation, National Presentation 23 Fri PY Seminar 1 PY Seminar 2 Farewell Ceremony 1 Presentation of certificate of participating to the NLs and PYs DG report making) (Thailand)
Total 116 24 Sat
Note: Some numbers in the column of period are rounded off. 25 Sun Country Program in Thailand
26 Mon Contingent COC Meeting 27 Tue (3) Schedule of Onboard Activities Meeting Voluntary Activity Date 10:00~11:15 11:30~12:45 14:15 ~15:30 15:45~17:00 19:30~20:45 28 Wed Free Day (Half day) PY Seminar 3 PY Seminar 4 Voluntary Activity Nov. 1 Thu Embarkation Baggage up Discussion Program National Presentation 29 Thu (Presentation of Discussion Results) (Myanmar) Lifeboat Contingent COC Meeting 2 Fri Embarkation Procedure Open Ship Send-off Ceremony Drill Meeting Voluntary Activity Discussion Program National Presentation 30 Fri Reflecting Country Program by SG II (Self-Evaluation) (Singapore) GL Meeting / Discussion Program Steering Committee / 3 Sat Orientation by ADM Voluntary Activity Sub-committee Meeting / Press Liaison Meeting Dec. 1 Sat SG Activity III PY Seminar 5 PY Seminar 6 GL Meeting / Discussion Program Steering Photo Session (by SG) 2 Sun 4 Sun Committee / Sub-committee Meeting / Press Voluntary Activity Ship Tour Country Program in Viet Nam Liaison Meeting 3 Mon Lecture by Discussion Program 5 Mon Lecture by Captain Voluntary Activity 4 Tue Administrator (Introductory Program) Contingent 5 Wed Discussion Program National Presentation Meeting 6 Tue Free Day (Half day) (Group Discussion I) (Japan) 6 Thu Free Day COC Meeting Discussion Program National Presentation 7 Wed SG Activity I 7 Fri (Group Discussion II) (Cambodia) Post-Program Session I Discussion Program National Presentation 8 Sat PY Seminar 7 PY Seminar 8 8 Thu Voluntary Activity (Introduction of AA Activities by Contingent) (Group Discussion III) (Indonesia) 9 Sun Discussion Program National Presentation 9 Fri Introduction to PY Seminars (Group Discussion IV) (Brunei Darussalam) Post-Program Session II Preparation for Farewell National Presentation 10 Mon (Finalization of project, Preparation for Debriefing Farewell Festival Festival (Viet Nam) 10 Sat Session) Country Program in Brunei Darussalam 11 Sun Explanation of 11 Tue Contingent Meeting Baggage Down Disembarkation 12 Mon Contingent COC Meeting Preparation for Debriefing Debriefing Farewell 13 Tue 12 Wed Immigration procedure Meeting Voluntary Activity Session Session Ceremony 14 Wed Free Day (Half day) Reflecting Country Program by SG I Voluntary Activity 13 Thu Disembarkation Discussion Program National Presentation 15 Thu SG Activity II (Group Discussion V) (Lao P.D.R.) Discussion Program (Introduction to post-program Discussion Program (Workshop for post-program National Presentation 16 Fri projects design and implementation) projects design and implementation) (Philippines)
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(4) Discussion Program, Post-Program [Participating PYs] study and activities, but may be a report of the activities in one session (75 minutes) or two consecutive sessions Session • To get to know backgrounds of their fellow PYs in their countries that is worth spreading to other (75 minutes x 2). The Discussion Program is intended to encourage through sharing their knowledge and experiences with countries. Sharing own cultures may also be options. First, PYs who organized PY Seminars made a plenary PYs from different backgrounds to promote mutual others • Each individual PY may plan his / her own seminar and presentation to introduce the contents of the activities of understanding, to improve the skills in exchanging views [Organizing PYs] / or a group of PYs may organize one in cooperation. each PY Seminar on November 9. Then, each PY chose with other participants, and to enhance the abilities in • To develop the presentation skills through telling own • PYs should choose effective methodology that suits to be either a participant or an organizer of one of the PY presenting their own ideas in public, through a free-flowing ideas and experiences to others the theme: this may include but not limited to lectures, Seminars in all the 8 PY Seminar sessions. and active exchange of opinions. • To develop the project management skills through workshops, and discussions. The PY Seminars organized during the 45th SSEAYP Meanwhile, Post-Program Sessions intend to utilize experiencing a series of processes of project design and • As a general rule, one PY Seminar should be completed were as per the following table. the results of the Discussion Program, to encourage the implementation PYs’ active participation in social activities after the The activities were run by the members of the PY participation in SSEAYP and to strengthen networks of Seminars Sub-Committee, who worked together under the Alumni Associations. guidance of the NLs in charge, namely the Philippines, The details of the Discussion Program and Post- Viet Nam and Malaysia, in accordance with the following Program Sessions are contained in Chapter V of this report. principles: • The contents should include the intellectual learnings (5) PY Seminars under the theme of “Action Taken for the Betterment The PY Seminars focus on sharing and discussing PYs’ of the Society.” However, it is not limited to the theme knowledge and experiences with a relatively small number as long as it is in line with the objectives of SSEAYP. of PYs in peer learning style, and are designed for the • The contents are not limited to PYs’ own experiences following purposes: and knowledge built through their previous / current [S4] “Bamboo in Viet Nam’s traditional handicrafts” by Viet Nam [S20] “Charming yourself, Champa” by Lao P.D.R.
List of PY Seminars
What do you think the participants Seminar Title of PY What was the goal of your PY As organizers, what did you gain from Were you able to accomplish the goal Contingent Organizers gained from attending your PY ID Seminar Seminar? this experience? of your PY Seminar? Seminar? S1 Brunei Do you To bring back the wonderful Great opportunity of sharing Bruneian Gained more insight on Bruneian Yes. The seminar went very smoothly Darussalam miss Brunei memories during the Country culture with other PYs, and also culture as they experienced wearing with full attendance. Participants were Darussalam Program in Brunei Darussalam. working together as a team to run the Bruneian traditional garments first- able to demonstrate their ability to already? Sharing Bruneian culture and seminar onboard the Nippon Maru. hand. Participants also had fun wear Bruneian traditional garments unique identity through clothing and playing Bruneian traditional game during the competitions and everyone traditional game. called "Kaki Tiga." enjoyed playing the traditional game. S2 Viet Nam Sayonara Disease - Having knowledge about the - Learning the technique to present - Having a basic understanding about Yes, but I had to have more interactive Japan probiotic product. and communicate the probiotic product. activities and give more facts about the Indonesia - Enhance PY insight to aware more - Learning about public speaking - They experience themselves to influenza. on body fitness through traditional - Learning about presenting skills drink several Indonesian drinks and drink and remedies. remedies. - Introducing influenza and some - Overall information about influenza preventive methods. and prevention. S3 Philippines PAROL: For the participants to know about The organizers gained happiness and They gained a sense of accomplishment Yes, the participants not only enjoyed A Symbol Filipino Christmas Culture and to an understanding not only an art but through their own works parol, and creating a parol but also felt the of Filipino create their own parol. as well as views by other PY's in the developed cooperation. Christmas spirit with the songs and Christmas Spirit Christmas. having knowledge on why is the parol a symbol of Christmas spirit. They were also able to create their own parol with a small lantern inside. S4 Viet Nam Bamboo in Viet - Introduce about Viet Nam's - Event organizing skills - Know that ASEAN member Yes, but not totally satisfied because Nam's traditional traditional handicrafts - To consider between the content countries still have so many we wasted so much time on fixing handicrafts - To learn more about the diversity and the location, because Lido similarities in handicrafts the air-condition at Lido Terrace so of culture in ASEAN's handicrafts Terrace was very hot - Kinds of traditional handicrafts in we faced lack of time to share all the Viet Nam content.
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What do you think the participants Seminar Title of PY What was the goal of your PY As organizers, what did you gain from Were you able to accomplish the goal Contingent Organizers gained from attending your PY ID Seminar Seminar? this experience? of your PY Seminar? Seminar? S5 Indonesia Experience A - Giving the real experience of - How to organize activities to cover They will understand and feel the Yes, because after all session finished, Day In Keraton the royal kingdom activities, people coming from different real experience on how people live in we give them questions and they can Kesultanan behavior, and attitude. countries. Keraton (royal kingdom) Kesultanan answer it, and we also ask the audience Yogyakarta - Mutual understanding - How it feels to share about the Yogyakarta, Indonesia. about the activities, the responses are culture and learn together. positive.
S6 Singapore Reviving Our This PY Seminar aims to raise Learning that disappearing cultural Disappearing cultures in Singapore Yes, there was a lot of positive Disappearing awareness about disappearing heritage is a common issue in ASEAN and how youths are starting initiatives feedback from the participants that Cultural Heritage cultural heritage and share how and Japan. to save it. they found the seminar relevant and youths can play an important role in helpful in raising their awareness reviving them. about disappearing cultures. S7 Cambodia Khmer Martial - Details about Cambodian Martial - How to control the crowd. - Learn a defensive skill. Yes, because my seminar was run Art: Bokator Art. - How to prepare the planning paper. - Well know about Cambodia Martial smoothly and all PYs really enjoyed - Teaching defensive skill to PYs. - How to become a good leader and Art. that moment. Even training time, the flexible. - Deepen understandings on presentation they are so interested in - Known the real meaning of the Cambodian history. my seminar. word "work." S8 Viet Nam The life you save Provide basic knowledge about First How to organize, how to work with Basic knowledge about choking Yes, I do think my PY Seminar can Philippines may be your own Aids skills especially about choking. other PYs from different countries. help PYs to get the most basic skill. (First-aid skill) S9 Singapore Be empowered - For youths to reflect on their A chance to share knowledge and Tips and insights on their Yes, because PYs were open and and give personal values from life experiences with fellow PYs, and entrepreneurial journeys, as well engaged, and had enough English back through experience discover communities in youth's as an opportunity to reflect on their capability to comprehend the content. entrepreneurship - For youths to learn how they can struggles and needs. personal values from life experiences. However, more time could have been and community create more impactful community New perspectives and framework for allotted for a greater depth of learning. service service projects youths as they embark on community service projects. S10 Japan Japanese To tell PYs Japanese Calligraphy How to manage the schedule and Japanese Calligraphy culture and how Yes, we could provide everything we Calligraphy how to teach people something in to write Japanese letters prepared to PYs. interesting way
S11 Lao P.D.R. No Gym No - Know the self-metabolism - I learned how to manage the time. - They might gain some strategies to Yes. Weight No - Know what to consume while not - I learned how to control the keep a diet. 1. PYs had fun during the seminar. Problem going to the gym participants and draw their attention. - Way to do exercise without going to 2. They got some tips and technique in - Share personal strategies and tips - Teamwork is very important and the gym exercising. - Do exercise and work out the key to lead to success. - Learn how to balance their 3. They know their own goal regarding - Flexible consuming diet. 4. They got new friends during the PY Seminar. S12 Myanmar Sport of Team - To promote Myanmar National - The way how to organize well and - General knowledge of Chinlone Yes, because after the seminar, they Spirit, Chinlone sport (Chinlone) presentation. (background / technique / rules) could play the ball well and they knew (Myanmar - To share and explain the basic - The way how to make PYs - Abilities / skills to play Chinlone the techniques how to play the ball. Caneball) rules used in Chinlone interested in activities. Then, they looked happy and fun. - To broaden PY's (attendees) knowledge of Myanmar tradition
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What do you think the participants Seminar Title of PY What was the goal of your PY As organizers, what did you gain from Were you able to accomplish the goal Contingent Organizers gained from attending your PY ID Seminar Seminar? this experience? of your PY Seminar? Seminar? S13 Philippines Gender and At the end of the PY Seminar; Widen understanding on gender gaps * PYs learned the basic sex and Yes, but it would be more effective if Thailand Development * PYs know the basic concept of sex and challenges of ASEAN and Japan gender concepts. we get to settings for the topic of bigger (GAD) and gender. context. * Learned to recognize everyone's space to cover 30 PYs. Vista Spot as * Gain understanding on Gender practical and strategic gender rules. a venue is too small for the game and and Development as a practical * PYs developed deeper workshop we wish to execute for the perspective that recognizes understanding as catalyst and agents PYs to enjoy and make their gender gender bias that may impede developing healthy and nurturing journey a learning fun experience. development. culture and environment created for * Develop knowledge on gender everyone. mainstreaming as a strategy to * Libertarian from stereotype images integrate gender perspectives in * Became an advocate for equal institutional policies, programs, access to opportunities and and activities. inclusive participation regardless of gender. S14 Lao P.D.R. Awesome photo Sharing some tricks of taking photos The management skill, and public Some ideas and creativity of taking is easy to take by using smartphone, and also speaking skill photos, and also an aspect of perspectives of photographers. photographers.
S15 Viet Nam Vietnamese - Give a brief introduction about - The way to organize an activity for - Basic understanding about - Yes, because there were Weddings Vietnamese Weddings. around 40 attendees. Vietnamese Weddings. combinations between knowledge - Get to know more about the - Understanding about Japan and - Experience Vietnamese traditional sharing and interactive activities. traditions of Weddings in Japan ASEAN member countries through costumes. - PYs were keen on trying Vietnamese and ASEAN member countries. traditions in Weddings. - Get information about important traditional wedding costumes and - How to facilitate the activity. gifts presented in Vietnamese follow the steps in the real events, - How to attract the attendees. Weddings. such as tea ceremony, gift giving - Enjoy the atmosphere of a simulation activities. of Vietnamese Weddings. S16 Philippines Pinoy Sayawitan To let the PYs experience the We enjoyed teaching our dances and They gained skills especially that the Yes, the PYs understood the activities Filipino living traditions through we learned that even with the language dances are technical and they also and even had a recital where they dancing and singing. barrier, we can still understand each gained skills in knowing how to sing performed the newly gained skills. other by dancing and singing (using properly. Mostly the participants movements and producing sounds). gained the Filipino culture and tradition. S17 Cambodia CIMB Dance 1. To let PYs know more about We got to know more about how 1. PYs got to know four countries’ Yes. Everything went well accordingly Indonesia traditional dances of Cambodia, to interact with other PYs and got traditional folk dances. the plan and it processed smoothly Malaysia Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei to know more about PYs. At the 2. PYs made new friends. with just minor technical problems. Brunei Darussalam. same time, we learned more about 3. PYs understood more about the We were able to deliver the message Darussalam 2. To create fun experiences through leadership, presentation skills, and countries culture through dances. that we wish to deliver when planning. the process of learning. public speaking skills. S18 Cambodia #No Thanks: let's 1. Raise awareness on sex education: 1. Time management Participants gained knowledge Yes, we did the evaluation at the end Philippines love at the right safe sex and abortion. 2. Audience engagement regarding teenage pregnancy, of the session by asking participants to time 2. Understand about a contraceptive 3. Conducting various learning contraceptive method and abortion. group up and discuss what they have method. methods They also are more open to discuss learnt from the seminar. All the group 4. Creating an open discussion space about issues regarding sex education reflected all the main points and they with surroundings. truly got the messages we wanted to convey.
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What do you think the participants Seminar Title of PY What was the goal of your PY As organizers, what did you gain from Were you able to accomplish the goal Contingent Organizers gained from attending your PY ID Seminar Seminar? this experience? of your PY Seminar? Seminar? S19 Lao P.D.R. Hello me, I am To encourage self-reflection and Organizers experienced: - A deeper understanding of Yes! PYs were able to share their Singapore me! sharing for PYs to foster a sense of - flexibility to adapt themselves. thoughts about themselves and companionship between themselves - compromises - The emotional freedom of realize that others share similar fears. and make them understand - gain a better perspective of PYs for connections with other. Moreover, they also wrote a letter themselves more. the personal connection - A better understanding of their which is the thing that they can't talk positive and negative aspects. to other people to themselves. - Make them recognize about their goal and passion for their future. S20 Lao P.D.R. Charming To give PYs mutual understanding Share my culture which is the flower Fun and enjoy the time with other We can only teach them how to yourself, Champa about Lao culture and Champa and of my country to everyone. PYs. make Champa. It was really hard to to teach them how to make Champa organize because there were too many flower. people in our seminar. There were more people than our request. And some participants didn't have chances to make it by themselves. But most of them were enjoying the time. S21 Thailand Inclusive society - Raising awareness about inclusive How to facilitate and conduct a - Awareness of inclusive society and Yes, PYs learned from the activities Singapore and aging society seminar with different nationalities dementia and were engaged. gracefully - Teaching PYs how it feels like to - Planning for old age be old - Raising awareness about dementia S22 Thailand Yoga, Meditation, To get everyone participated and to More connections with those who More happiness and method to stay Yes, the seminar succeeded. Everyone and Mindset develop mental power. have the same interests as well as calm and relax. got to do yoga, meditation, breathing Training for great experiences about sharing good work, and word affirmation for self- mental power things like happiness with others. love and most of them loved it.
S23 Malaysia Be Creative & The goal is to create awareness of We gain a lot especially in how to They gain how to upcycle the plastic Yes, as they were able to do the object Let's Upcycle the higher number of plastic thrown manage and plan the event well and to bottle into something useful. that we asked. into the ocean. make sure it is interactive.
S24 Myanmar The Colorful - To learn and share culture and Feels happy because people actively - Shan martial arts Yes! Because I can see that they really Southern Shan experiences about Shan culture participated in our PY Seminar - Shan culture and traditions enjoyed our PY Seminar and they State of Myanmar - To let other PYs have fun while - Shan attires got knowledge and messages that we learning new cultures - Shan dance moves wanted to share.
S25 Malaysia What did I do for a) Increase the awareness of 1. My presentation skills were 1. Knowledge about IYRES (Institute Yes, we got some questions in the Society? youth in regards to the current improved. for Youth Research Malaysia) PY Seminar and we did handle it development of youth and youth- 2. How to deliver messages in a fun 2. How Malaysian startup experience very well. One of the speakers was way. with success. planning some collaboration among led initiatives in Malaysia. 3. Know more about ASEAN and 3. Voluntary work done by Malaysian other country youths as well. b) Practicing soft power in forging Japanese youths interested in the in Malaysia and ASEAN member relationships and taking into topic. countries. account initiatives carried out by other ASEAN member countries and Japan.
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What do you think the participants Seminar Title of PY What was the goal of your PY As organizers, what did you gain from Were you able to accomplish the goal Contingent Organizers gained from attending your PY ID Seminar Seminar? this experience? of your PY Seminar? Seminar? S26 Indonesia Symphony under To share the experiences and tell the a) experiences to organize some a) experiences of feel and play the Yes, because we can see from the the stars story of some instrumental music events instruments attendance and report comments from from Indonesia and have bonding b) time management b) learn about Indonesia culture and PYs and participants they really like it. with other PYs to sing a folk song c) friendship music from Indonesia. d) mutual understanding c) mutual understanding S27 Cambodia Be the master of - PYs can manage their time better Hearing stories from PYs when they - More appreciation of time Yes. PYs spend more time to reflect your day by knowing what to prioritize. share what they've been through from - Can better manage their tasks into their past stories and their future goal, - PYs value their time more as time 5 years ago different schedule so that they can feel more appreciation will not come back to you. of the time they have and take time management more seriously. S28 Thailand Life Reflection: Encourage participants to - Learn how to be a good facilitator: - They had a newfound experience of Yes. Singapore Through Self- 1. strengthen self-awareness and create an atmosphere that self-reflection and deep listening, 1. There was a safe space created introspection and through self-reflection exercise participants could engage, ask and the value of it in their everyday among organizers and PYs. Deep Listening 2. practice a deep listening thought-provoking questions and lives 2. The PY Seminar was well-prepared consolidate the learning for them - Opportunities to connect deeply in its objectives and messages. - Life Long Friend with those in the same group / pair 3. The organizers worked brilliantly as - Understanding the commonalities - Personal revelations on their own a team and there was mutual trust of conducting training across life experiences throughout the session. countries / backgrounds, such as the fundamental principle of training: doing grounding, two-way communication S29 Thailand The beauty of To understand the reason of wearing I never knew before that lots of PYs 1) The styles of wearing hijab Yes, because I got to explain the reason hijab and martial hijab. are interested in this topic until I hold 2) The knowledge to protect why Muslim women have to wear the art this PY Seminar. themselves from learning Pencak hijab and they seem into it. Silat S30 Brunei Content Creation To share knowledge on content - Able to share knowledge with the - Knowledge from the seminar Yes. Darussalam creation (offline) participants - Experiencing the making of the → photography - Got feedback from the participants content and the importance of → graffiti making - Create circle on photography, knowing the basic concept → doodle making graffiti, and doodle
S31 Malaysia Amazing Race Our goal of this PY Seminar is to As organizers, we have achieved our They gained on how to play different Yes, because all the PYs enjoyed all (Malaysia Truly introduce our Malaysian traditional target to introduce our games to them types of Malaysian traditional games the traditional games and also asked Asia) game to all the PYs, and at the same and also create bonding. and also gained more friends they had us whether we will conduct more time to create mutual understanding never talked onboard the ship. activities like this or not. We think this and also bonding between them. is already a great achievement. S32 Viet Nam Awake your Inspire and share the passion for Facilitating skills and presentation - Knowledge of the process of Yes; we asked the participants and senses with coffee. skills making coffee from farm to cup they said they were inspired and what Vietnamese Share the process of making coffee New network of coffee lovers - Know how to brew coffee with two to discover more about coffee art. Coffee from farm to cup. techniques, which are phin filter Share the brewing techniques: phin and pour-over filter and pour-over. - Share the passion for coffee S33 Brunei H.A.P.P.Y. Goal of the seminar is to raise From organizing a seminar and to From the feedbacks of participants, Yes, I achieved the main objective of Darussalam (HIV Awareness awareness on HIV/AIDS manage a team they find the seminar very informative. my seminar. Program For Participating Youth)
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What do you think the participants Seminar Title of PY What was the goal of your PY As organizers, what did you gain from Were you able to accomplish the goal Contingent Organizers gained from attending your PY ID Seminar Seminar? this experience? of your PY Seminar? Seminar? S34 Singapore Art of conversing To share my journey of opening - Deeper relationships with PYs - Tools to tackle difficult Yes, but I would have preferred a up to the people I disagree with the - The confidence of sharing my conversations longer time. most. personal story - Strength from sharing of other PYs To inspire people to have difficult - Support amongst PYs going through - Deeper understanding of other PYs conversations with people they care similar situations life situations about but disagree with. S35 Indonesia To the Maritime Our goal is to share about This is our first experience to make I hope and I believe participants Yes, for some lesson. and Beyond experiencing maritime in Indonesia a event in international attendant and gained some new experiences about Just lack of time to demonstrating all and share about sea survival in order onboard the ship. marine life and technique for basic the technique and some participants to raise awareness about saving lives sea survival. didn't go to the swimming pool. and mitigations. S36 Cambodia The big day of The goal is to showcase Cambodian I learnt that cultural differences are They now understand Cambodia that Yes, because PYs were attracted to Cambodian Naga traditional wedding ceremony to interesting to some extent because a complex way of getting married and all of our activities and they actively PYs and let them involved directly PYs were interested in our culture of they are all interesting to witness. participated and followed all the with the traditions by simulation of the wedding. instructions told by the organizers. actual events. S37 Myanmar Wear us The goal was to know about the PYs are very eager to know, learn and They have a chance to wear Myanmar Yes. various ethnic groups of Myanmar wear other cultures’ costumes. costume and gain knowledge about the and their traditional costume. ethnic groups and their uniqueness.
S38 Lao P.D.R. Shine my beauty The goal for this PY Seminar is to We gained some tips of beauty At least they can learn how to do the Yes, we're totally accomplished the out teach or share about the beauty tips from participants and exchanged the basic makeup and do it as daily life goal of PY seminar because all of the to other participants who cannot do methods. and know how to skincare. participants really paid attention to make up for themselves. what we taught them and we also did a practical not only the theory. S39 Malaysia Harmony in - To introduce the diversity in - The art of managing an event - Understanding on the diversity of Yes, people were enthusiastic about Diversity Malaysia - The skills to deliver a heavy subject Malaysia knowing more about the subject as - To introduce how Islam promotes - The know-how in getting their - Islam is a faith that promotes peace they were keen on interacting more harmony in a diverse society attention and harmony and asking more questions based on - To introduce that Islam is a peace- the subject. loving faith - To introduce about hijab and why Muslims are told to wear hijab S40 Singapore Inclusive Circles Encourage dialogue and innovations New thought, inspirations More informed and exposed to the Yes - projects were tried. to create with people with disabilities purpose No - time was too short. in mind. S41 Thailand Startup Warrior - Connect PYs who has similar - Meet interesting PYs who has - Gain some ideas / experiences we - Yes, PYs have created many new interests to discuss and build or similar background and interests, shared. interesting ideas from their problems create some startup ideas / projects and learn by discussing their ideas. - Enjoy startup games we played. / solutions with other PYs who have together. - Learn how to organize an event / similar interests. - Share and encourage people to do seminar. - PYs knows more new people / friends startup by sharing our experiences with similar background and same / games. interest to connect or create a project together in the future.
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What do you think the participants Seminar Title of PY What was the goal of your PY As organizers, what did you gain from Were you able to accomplish the goal Contingent Organizers gained from attending your PY ID Seminar Seminar? this experience? of your PY Seminar? Seminar? S42 Brunei Unemployment: a 1) To create awareness about I learnt how to plan and manage a They learnt how to be independent Yes, PYs knew the problems in Brunei Darussalam growing epidemic unemployment in Brunei program. (create program flow) and know how to create your own job. Darussalam and offered solutions. Darussalam (first by selling your skills and assets) 2) To gather solutions from other PYs on how to get out from unemployment
S43 Philippines Reviving a Dying The goal of this seminar was to I learned the many efforts, initiatives, I think they gained the cultural I think yes because after the lecture the Tradition: The instill the appreciation towards and projects done by other countries appreciation for Filipino textiles participants asked more details about Modernization of cultural gems that face gradual to preserve their culture of local especially Hablon. They also gained the projects that were discussed and Hablon Industry disappearance through showing the textiles through PY sharing during insights on how the Philippines are expressed much appreciation for the case of the almost-forgotten tradition the discussion. It also made me gain approaching cultural preservation gifts made of Hablon that were given of wearing of the local textile Hablon experience in handling a class with especially in terms of policymaking, to them. in Iloilo, the Philippines. different cultural backgrounds. partnerships, youth involvement, and social entrepreneurship. S44 Indonesia Adoring To provide insight and knowledge, I gained about managing the team They got the experiences about the Yes, because our PY Seminar Indonesia demonstration of practical values and audience for coordinating the PY knowledge and insight of Indonesian combining about the life experiences Cultural Heritage: of Indonesian culture and tradition Seminar. culture and traditional way. becoming a local. Experience the and first-hand experience for PYs Local to learn about Indonesia cultural heritage. S45 Cambodia More than a tree To demonstrate Cambodian palm PYs liked souvenirs and got to feel They knew about the tree in Cambodia Yes, because many PYs enjoyed it and but a part of life tree to all participants about the the products made from the tree rather that is very useful. They got souvenirs I have gotten my message across. benefits of the tree as well as the than just listening to presentation. made from the tree and keep it as a chance to taste food made from the gift from Cambodian contingent. tree. S46 Myanmar One Beat, One The goal of the PY Seminar is to As organizers, we have gained insights Participants gained knowledge on Yes, participants enjoyed the session, Singapore Love, One raise awareness, to educate our on how to facilitate discussion among the various love languages and the 4 participants step up and come to the Journey participants on the various love the participants. courage to share openly in a safe stage to share. languages, to encourage participants space. to speak up on their past experiences and share with everyone on a safe space. S47 Japan Introduction of Through our PY Seminar, we would We gained the following things. We think the participants gained the Yes, PYs actively made questions and Customs and like PYs to know and learn about - Organized skill following things. did a role-play, so I think they can work experience Customs itself, their features and - Way of presentation - Roles of Customs understand and learn about Customs. the relationship between Japan and - Communication skills - Importance of passengers' baggage ASEAN member countries. - Perspective on Customs from PYs inspection - Experience of Customs officer
S48 Viet Nam The Journey To help PYs have a chance to Presentation skills, how to - Self-awareness Yes, because people give me good Inside You understand more about themselves communicate and listen to others - Self-compassion feedbacks and also we have more talks and know about mindfulness. - Listening skills after this PY Seminar. - Sharing skills - Compassion and acceptance to themselves - Knowledge about mindfulness S49 Myanmar Pathein: Untold To share our culture of Pathein - Know how to conduct a seminar - Gain knowledge about Pathein Yes, because they've got knowledge Beauty of umbrellas and painting on them - Share the tasks among organizers umbrellas about how to make Pathein umbrellas Myanmar - Know about Kanote painting and painted on umbrellas.
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What do you think the participants Seminar Title of PY What was the goal of your PY As organizers, what did you gain from Were you able to accomplish the goal Contingent Organizers gained from attending your PY ID Seminar Seminar? this experience? of your PY Seminar? Seminar? S50 Japan Life with Rice To understand what is pounding rice, If I want to tell something, I have to Other countries also have sticky rice No. If it's possible, we wanted is Nice through tell Japanese rice. Through eating think about the listener side. culture, but it's different like how to everyone to eat Sekihan, which means eating and Mochi, spreading Japanese culture. make sticky rice and how to eat with. glutinous rice with red beans, but we pounding rice Everything is interesting. couldn't make it because of the kitchen system. S51 Japan The Power of To share Japanese culture and learn Participants are interested in Japanese I think that they learned Japanese No, because there was not enough time Japanese Makeup participants' culture through makeup makeup, and some of them know makeup trend and Japanese traditional to share each culture through makeup. Japanese cosmetics, so we learned acting. Japanese products are kind of famous in Asia.
(6) SG Activity 【Outline of NP】 SG Activity is designed to deepen friendship and mutual Japan Theme: Unity understanding among PYs. These included recreational The NP of Japan is designed to showcase the spirit of Unity which is penetrating Japanese people in the and cultural activities undertaken by the SGs and with all social and cultural aspects by telling a fictional story of time-travel and looking back to our history. The PYs’ attendance. These activities were managed by the SG NP is divided into 5 parts; autumn of 1500, winter of 1700, spring of 1900, summer of 2018 and the present. Japanese PYs perform traditional dances and music such as Noh play, Koto, Japanese drum, Activity Sub-Committee members, who worked together Shinobue flute, Awa Dance, Yosakoi Dance, Sansa Dance, Soran Bushi, and introduce some pop culture, under the guidance of the NLs in charge, namely Thailand, sharing how Japanese people overcome difficulties with unity. Also, in the last part “Present,” a video Cambodia and Lao P.D.R. with narration explains problems Japan is facing now, such as aging society. SG Activity Sub-Committee planned activities that Brunei Theme: Our Legacy, Our Culture, Our Future (Legasiku, Budayaku, Masa Depanku) were deemed to deepen solidarity and friendships among Darussalam Brunei Darussalam – A Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures, rich with its cultures and tradition. This NP SG Activity (November 7) the PYs as well as to invigorate their minds and bodies. aims to introduce all PYs the legacy, identity, cultures and traditions of Brunei Darussalam by showing the significances and specialties from four districts of Brunei Darussalam. The glory days and history of The camaraderie among PYs within and outside of their (7) National Presentation Kampong Ayer, our very own Venice of the East, the Dusun cultures and community in Tutong as well own SGs was strengthened through these activities. National Presentation (NP) is an activity where the as Murut in Temburong – some of the seven ethnic groups in Brunei Darussalam. Aside from Bruneian
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Thailand Theme: Journey of Thainess Lao P.D.R. The NP of Lao P.D.R. resonates the uniqueness of each part throughout Lao P.D.R. In this presentation, The NP of Thailand is to cherish the differences. We combined the traditional contents along with we allow Khaen (national musical instruments) and Champa flower (national flower) which are the contemporary under the theme of magical. Bring PYs experiences into the land called “Thailandia” with symbols that unite Lao people to narrate our cultural story. Moreover, the presentation also illustrate the the spells casting all over Dolphin Hall. Beginning with the last final exam in the school of wizardry and beauty of Lao culture and traditions for instance, The End of Buddhist Lent, the opening act, which is one witchcraft. Students got the exam to define Thainess. Journey begins with the hint of wisdom master of the biggest celebrations of Lao people to worship the god of earth, water, wind and fire. In addition to to listen to the whisper and follow the star and all students transported to the festival whereas Thai our cultural celebration, we also exhibit the way of living and simple lifestyle of Lao silk weaving. The traditional show are presented. They helped the locals and got starlight to transport to another place. handicraft has been passed on from generation to generation. For our final act, we featured the dance of Journey continues to somewhere on stage of Thailandia got talent. Many show happened on stage and Khaen music, which was recently declared as UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity they involved. With a long journey they got tried suddenly their teacher appear and transform to wisdom in December 2017. master. The answer of this exam is not to define but to understand the differences. Malaysia Theme: The Timeline of Malaysia Viet Nam This is the story about a modern girl who forgot her Vietnamese soul. Once upon a time, a land with The Malaysia Contingent portrayed the beautiful multiracial culture through the timeline of the beginning S-shaped formation has been formed from four elements: as calm as water, as forceful as fire, as elegant of Tanah Melayu until the Independence Day. The NP started with the story of “Zaman Kesultanan as wood and as witty as metal. Altogether, they create a country named: “Viet Nam.” Following her Melayu Melaka” and continued by Sewang dance as the opening of the show where it portrays the early journey to the period of its inception, the nation of Viet Nam was founded with the mythical stories ethnic in Tanah Melayu which is indigenous people. The Malacca sultanate was blessed with all kinds of about “the sun of Fairy-and-Dragon.” This is the origin of the Vietnamese. With her journey, through crops and its strategical position made it as the international trading port. The migration of traders from thousands of years of history, Viet Nam, as a nation, has forged an impressive range of diverse culture, India and China to the Tanah Melayu resulting in the cross marriage such as “Baba and Nyonya.” The notably of dances that feature the imperial’s lifestyle. She then witnessed serving the shadow is a ritual colonization of Tanah Melayu begun when the Portuguese attacked. The oppression from the Portuguese practiced in Vietnamese religion of “Mother Goddesses,” in which followers become spirit mediums for made the people to live in their own ethnic ways and made them to stand together as one and claim various duties. It includes music, singing, dancing and costumes. In 2016, the shadow was recognized independence in 1957. Our NP mainly focuses on various dances by different races which are Malay, as UNESCO’s World Intangible Cultural Heritage. She then found out that Viet Nam is a multi-ethnic Chinese and Indian that were being spread to Tanah Melayu. country with over 50 distinct groups. Each of them has its own language, lifestyle, cultural heritages and Myanmar Theme: Mingalarbar traditional clothes. With her journey continuing, a glorious new day starts again over the yellow rice The NP of Myanmar portrays the theme “Mingalarbar” which is common greeting word meaning “May paddy fields. For generations, grains and rice have become an indispensable part of Vietnamese. We auspiciousness be upon you.” With the theme “Mingalarbar,” we proudly present our NP with three treasure rich and fragrant rice products as gems and gold from nature. With coastline that stretches 3,260 major features: the great artistic and cultural history of Myanmar, diversity and union of ethnic groups, km long, Viet Nam enjoys having fish-catching as one of its various typical cultural values. Therefore, and the rural sociocultural background revealing beautiful behavior and tradition of Myanmar people. songs and chants that are sung to encourage the sailors during their catch gradually catch on. Through Early civilizations in Myanmar started in Pyu era and then developed in Bagan era. Pyu dance and many historical ups and downs, silk weaving is constantly evolving, not only by hand weaving, but also Bagan dance display the highest standard of arts and culture in these eras. Basically there are eight by silk made from industry. The beauty of Vietnamese women from ancient times is always attached to main ethnic groups in Myanmar which is home to a total of 135 ethnic groups. Ethnic dance highlights the image of silk dress. Finally, she treasured every single traditional values, such as “Ao Dai.” the union of Myanmar, showing the strong friendship, mutual respect and understanding, and peaceful Cambodia Theme: Dynamic Cambodia coexistent among various ethnic groups. Myanmar has an ethnically diverse population of approximately The NP of Cambodia illustrates, through a strong story line, both classic and modern life style of 51.5 million of which 70 percent lives in rural areas. “Nwe Oo Anyar” drama depicts the rural lifestyle Cambodian people. Starting with an introductory video that introduces all Cambodian PYs through in Myanmar illustrating the friendly, warm atmosphere with interesting traditions of courteous people. It various forms of Cambodian way of lives including everyday ordinary activities, religious practices, also conveys famous rural dance and fascinating novitiation ceremony called “Shinpyu” referring to the ethnic group, youth’s social contributions as well as some of the country’s famous tourist attractions. The celebration marking the monastic ordination of a boy under the age of 20. story line was inspired by Khmer’s literature Reamke or Ramayana. It depicts a love story of a couple Singapore Theme: Singapore Through The Age that is shown through everyday life of Cambodian farmers and their connection to nature and culture. The NP of Singapore is a celebration and commiseration of the story of Singapore told through shakers Various classical and popular dances are shown including Golden Mermaid dance, Rice Harvest dance, of each era, using time-specific relies in performance to showcase what consumed and concerned as well as Cambodian Martial Arts Labokator. The NP was concluded by a batch song called “The Last people through events that define Singapore. The performance includes traditional art forms such as Smile.” bharantharatyam (multi classical dance), silat (Malay wedding performance), wushu martial arts and a Indonesia The NP of Indonesia brought the five values as the foundation of Indonesia, known as the “PANCASILA” getai performance (Chinese performances). It also includes contemporary art forms such as a movement – the Five Verses; these five values being simplified into five terms: Faith, Humanity, Unity, Wisdom piece illustrating the culture of modern Singapore, and a well-loved national song about our idea of home. and Equality – and each presentations resembles these values. The first scene Faith: some PYs singing The narratives and performances serve to illustrate the honest struggles of our generation of Singaporeans a Papuan song “Neno” while marching forward to the stage where an altar being set up by a priest in defining who we are in a rapidly developing country but ultimately drive home the message that the as a worship to a Deity. Soon after that, a girl showed up singing an Acehnese song “Saleum” as a search for identity is never easy but always a fulfilling and meaningful one. greeting to welcome people to the NP. The first scene describes how Faith becomes the first foundation of Indonesian, with various backgrounds of religious faith and beliefs. The second scene Humanity: two PYs walking down the stage while reading the poet about how the disasters have ruined some part of Indonesia, while one PY playing the traditional guitar from Kalimantan. This second scene shows that despite the disastrous events, people of Indonesia still resiliently survives and help each other. The third scene Unity: a run-through dances from different parts of Indonesia; E Mambo Simbo from Papua, Ondel-Ondel from Jakarta, Pisok from North Sulawesi, Ngotum from Kalimantan and Tari Piring from West Sumatra. This scene portrays the diversity of culture of Indonesia that still grows in Unity. The fourth scene Wisdom: eight PYs performing “Orlape Sahureka-reka” from Maluku. After that three PYs performing “Tari Pencak Silat,” a traditional martial art. The scene is closed by the coming of the King that being symbolized by the “Kuda Lumping” dance. This scene shows the wisdom of leaders in leading the country. The fifth scene Equality: one PY sing “Pancasila Rumah Kita (Pancasila our home),” while two other PYs walk in reciting the five verses of Pancasila. After that, all PYs walk in with traditional costume from each province, singing “Indonesia Jaya.” This scene concludes that even though Indonesians are vary in culture and beliefs, everyone gets treated equally and fairly.
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(8) Voluntary Activity (10) Free Day Voluntary Activity (VA) is an activity which a PY or a Free Day, in which there was no official activity, were 5 Activities in the Countries Visited group of PYs can freely organize, call for participation and scheduled five times; half free day for three times and whole carry out. Through organizing voluntary activities, the PY free day for twice, in order to allow PYs to have personal Country programs, or the activities in the countries The country programs included homestay, courtesy calls can develop ability to transmit his / her own thoughts and space and time to maintain their health condition during visited, were organized and conducted by the respective on high ranking government officials, interaction with local ideas, to plan and implement activities. Furthermore, they the tight schedule of the activities. It is also to provide governments and the Reception Committees (RCs). RCs youth and institutional visits to industrial, educational, can actively exchange each other beyond the contingents, opportunities for PYs to interact with other participants generally included members of the Alumni Associations cultural and social welfare facilities. During the country SGs or DGs. through spontaneous and voluntary activities. On Free in the respective countries. Ex-PYs played an active part program in Brunei Darussalam, the institutional visits were The following voluntary activities were organized Day, there was no morning call nor morning exercise, but in the implementation of the country programs, often arranged according to the eight discussion group themes. during the 45th SSEAYP: the morning assembly was held from 12:00 to 12:30. accompanying the PYs to various venues. The schedule of each country program is shown below: • Deepavali The duration of the visit to each country was 4 days. • Thai Massage Workshop (11) Others • Fashion Night a. Lifeboat Drill (November 2) (1) Brunei Darussalam • Dance Battle PYs had a briefing in the Dolphin Hall by the ship • Mr. and Miss “Aphone Lao” Contest crew, then they were asked to return to their cabins for Date Time Activities • “The Voice of Nippon Maru” Singing Contest the simulation exercise. At the given signal (onboard November 10 7:30-8:00 Flag Hoisting Ceremony by Brunei Darussalam (in Dolphin Hall) • Movie Showing paging system and emergency bell), all passengers put Saturday 9:00 Berth at Muara Port • Board Games on life jackets and gathered along the deck according to 9:30-11:30 Briefing on Country Program in Brunei Darussalam by RC in COC • “Shikoku” Introduction their pre-designated escape routes. At the deck, additional 12:00-12:30 Press Conference (at Lounge “Umi”) • Japanese Sake Festival instructions were given. 12:45-13:15 Orientation for PYs by RC (in Dolphin Hall) • Pounding Rice 13:30-17:30 Institutional Visits by Discussion Group DG1: Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Advancement (ILIA), Universiti • Japanese Tea Ceremony b. Ship Tour (November 4) • Beautiful Sounds from Japan (Japanese Traditional PYs were taken to a tour to the bridge of the ship. In Brunei Darussalam DG2: Information Department, Prime Minister’s Office Instruments – Koto) the bridge, the ship crew in charge explained the newest DG3: Ministry of Foreign Affairs • “Suika-wari” (Split Watermelon) machines and gadgetry of the ship and how they work. DG4: Centre of Senior Citizens Activities under Control of Community Development • Yukata Try Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports • Quran Recitation c. Lecture by Administrator (November 5) DG5: Ministry of Education • Paper Crane Making for Peace Building Upon departure, Mr. Yamatani Hideyuki, the DG6: Kampong Ayer Water Village, Ministry of Development • SSEAYP’s Got Impact Administrator, gave a talk to the PYs. He explained the DG7: National History Centre and the Department of Language and Literature, historical background of Japan-ASEAN relationships and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (9) Reflecting Country Program by SG the significance of exchange activities onboard the ship. DG8: Ministry of Energy, Manpower and Industry PYs reflected experiences gained during the country He also told PYs to be always aware that this Program was 20:00-21:30 Welcome Dinner (at International Convention Centre) programs and share them with other participants within supported by many people involved, and encouraged PYs • Gift Exchange the same SG. This session is to help PYs review the to reciprocate those people’s assistance by showing the • Speech by Mr. Awang Haji Zafri bin Haji Mohamed, Acting Director of Youth and meaning of their intercultural experiences and learn more own development. Sports Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports about themselves as well as cultures and people that they • Speech by Mr. Yamatani Hideyuki, Administrator encountered throughout the program from the different d. Lecture by Captain (November 5) • Speech by Mr. Kato Motohiko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of point of view. Mr. Ninomiya Satoshi, Captain of Nippon Maru, Japan to Brunei Darussalam explained the ship facility and equipment. In addition, he • Speech by Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin explained the special knowledge for the ship and a cruise Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, Minister of Culture, Youth followed by Q&A session to raise awareness of PYs. and Sports November 11 8:30-9:00 Briefing on Homestay for PYs (in Dolphin Hall) Sunday 11:40-12:40 Homestay Matching (at Indoor Stadium) • Speech by Ms. Hajah Rosmawariniah PA Haji Ibrahim, President of SSEAYP International Brunei Darussalam (BERSATU)
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(3) Philippines (Davao) (Delegation: Administrator, NL of the Philippines and all YLs) Date Time Activities Date Time Activities November 25 8:30-9:00 Briefing on Homestay for PYs (in Dolphin Hall) November 18 9:00 Arrival at Davao Airport (5J-963) Sunday 10:00-12:00 Interaction with Local Youth by SG Sunday 11:00-13:00 Welcome Lunch (at Marco Polo Davao) SG-A,B: International College, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce • Speech by Ms. Maria Clara Belen Sunga Acosta, City Councilor of Davao City SG-C,D,E: Chandrakasem Rajabhat University • Speech by Mr. Yamatani Hideyuki, Administrator SG-F,G: Bangkok Thonburi University • Gift Exchange SG-H,I: Faculty of Arts, Thammasat University 13:30-14:30 Visit to Public Security and Safety Command Center (911) SG-J.K: Suan Dusit International Culinary School, Suan Dusit University 15:30-17:30 Visit to Malagos Park 13:30-14:30 Homestay Matching (at Bangkok Metropolitan Youth Center (Thai-Japan)) 18:30-20:30 Dinner and Fellowship Night (at Amiya Resort Residences) 18:00-21:00 Reunion Onboard (in Dolphin Hall and at Dining Room) • Speech by Dr. Jetty Jet R. Lu, Member of SSEAYP International Philippines - November 26
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Date Time Activities 6 Farewell Ceremony December 3 8:15-8:45 Briefing on Homestay for PYs (in Dolphin Hall) Monday 10:00-11:30 Institutional Visits by SG SG-A: Student Cultural House On December 12, Farewell Ceremony was held from all PYs. Lastly, Mr. Fukuta delivered a speech, and YL SG-B: University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University 18:00 in the Dolphin Hall onboard Nippon Maru. of Thailand and YL of Viet Nam made a speech on behalf Ho Chi Minh City First, Mr. Fukuta Masanobu, Director General for of all the participants. SG-C: Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy International Youth Exchange, Cabinet Office, handed the The scheduled Farewell Party was cancelled due to the SG-D: Sai Gon Tourist Corporation certificates of appreciation to all NLs. The certificates were outbreak of influenza among participants. SG-E: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education also handed to YLs of each contingent as representatives of SG-F: Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation SG-G: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of District 3 SG-H: Tuoi Tre Newspaper 7 Disembarkation and Departure SG-I: Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of District 2 SG-J: Ao Dai Museum, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of District 9 On December 11, starting at 9:15, all NLs and PYs ASEAN member countries assembled at the Dining Room SG-K: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology received instructions on disembarkation. After contingent by contingent. After they bit farewell to one another, they 14:00-15:00 Homestay Matching (at Ho Chi Minh City Meeting Hall) meeting, they moved their luggage to the designated area proceeded to Narita Airport or Haneda Airport by bus and
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