INNOVATE TO PROTECT OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Asian Cultural Heritage Youth Forum 2024
Win Your Share of RM20,000! Register by 20/7
What is Asian Cultural Heritage Youth Forum all about?
Founded to ignite a passion for cultural preservation among Asia’s youth, the Asian Cultural Heritage Youth Forum has been a beacon of inspiration since its inception. This annual gathering has evolved into a pivotal event that not only celebrates but actively preserves the rich tapestry of Asian cultures.
Join us to explore, learn, and contribute to the safeguarding of Asia's cultural heritage, ensuring it thrives for generations to come.
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Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is to empower youth by fostering dialogue and innovation in cultural heritage preservation, bridging traditional values and modern technology.
We envision a network of skilled young leaders driving cultural conservation across Asia, creating sustainable and vibrant cultural landscapes for the future.
Empowering Young Voices to Lead the Charge in Cultural Preservation
Facilitate knowledge sharing and enhance mutual respect among Asian cultures to expand the Asian Cultural Heritage Education Cooperation Network
Align forum activities with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on sustainable cities, reduced inequalities, and quality education, while increasing the visibility of cultural heritage conservation.
Empower and equip young leaders with the skills and networks necessary for leading cultural conservation efforts, promoting innovative and sustainable management of cultural resources.
Showcase Asia’s rich cultural diversity through exhibitions, performances, and interactive sessions, highlighting the unique cultural expressions of participating countries.
Share Your Ideas With The World
Video Pitch Prizes
RM8,000 and a prestigious trophy
RM5,000 and a trophy
RM2,000 and a trophy
RM500 x 5
Video Pitch Stages
Participants register and submit an abstract (500 words) summarising their proposal and its key points.
Selected teams submit a detailed proposal (8,000 to 10,000 words) and a presentation video (12 to 15 minutes).
The top 20 proposals are shared on multiple social media platforms. Teams must achieve over 1,000 engagements.
The top 20 teams are invited to Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, for a proposal defence and presentation. The top 3 winners will be selected.
Event schedule
Daily Activities and Sessions at a Glance
Asian Cultural Heritage Youth Forum 2024
INNOVATE TO PROTECT OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Swinburne Innovation Malaysia (SWIM)
Department of Tourism, Fudan University
School of Tourism Management, Sun Yat-sen University
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Tourism in UNESCO Designated Sites
Asian Cultural Heritage Conservation Fund
Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts (MTCP), Sarawak
Tribe Legacy Sarawak Campaign
Business Events Sarawak
Mr Liu Yuzhu, Chairman, China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Ms Wang Ying, Deputy Secretary-General, China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Professor Huang Yang, Head, Department of History, Fudan University
Advisor:
Professor Wallace Wong Shung Hui, Chief Executive Office, Swinburne Innovation Malaysia
Co-Chairpersons:
Professor Zhang Chaozhi, Department of Tourism, Fudan University; UNESCO Chair Holder on Sustainable Tourism in UNESCO Designated Sites
Dr Bibiana Lim Chiu Yiong, Head of Learning and Teaching Unit & Senior Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus
- Su Yuhang, Head, Secretariat (International Department) of the Asian Cultural Heritage Conservation Fund
- Associate Professor Jun Gao, School of Tourism Management, Sun Yat-sen University
UNESCO Chair Co-holder on Sustainable Tourism in UNESCO Designated Sites - Associate Professor George Ngui, Associate Director, Swinburne Innovation Malaysia
- Dr. Gabriel Wee Wei En, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus
- Professor Sun Yunlong, Deputy director, Department of Tourism, Fudan University
- Dr. Choo Chung Siong, Senior Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus
- Ms. Lin Wen, Coordinator, Department of Tourism, Fudan University
- Dr. Xuanlin Liu, Project Assistant, Asian Cultural Heritage Youth Forum
- Ms. Yufei Yang, Project Assistant, Asian Cultural Heritage Youth Forum
- Ms. Bella Liu, Administrative Officer, Swinburne Innovation Malaysia
- Professor Pham Hong Long, Dean, Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities Vietnam
- Professor Nestor Castor, Professor of Anthropology, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philipines
- Ar. Dominic Chuo Kong Uh, Board Member, ICOMOS Malaysia; Principal Architect & Managing Director, Azam Bumi Sdn. Bhd.
- Professor Chin Ee Ong, Macao University of Tourism, China
- Professor Kreangkrai Kirdsiri, Silpakorn University, Thailand
- Professor Astrid Kusumowidagdo, Universitas Ciputra, Indonesia
- Dr. Sin Harng Luh, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore
- Mr. Jervais Choo, Deputy Director, Organisational Design and Innovation (ODI), National Heritage Board, Singapore
- Ar. Dominic Chuo Kong Uh, Board Member, ICOMOS Malaysia; Principal Architect & Managing Director, Azam Bumi Sdn. Bhd
