Seameo-SPAFA S.E. Asian Ministers of Education Org. Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA)

SEAMEO SPAFA works in co-operation with the SEAMEO Secretariat, SEAMEO Centres, and SEAMEO SPAFA member countries. Support is also received from donor countries (Japan, Canada, and United States) as well as from relevant organizations such as UNESCO, ICCROM, the Getty Conservation Institute, and the ASEAN Foundation.

✨ Preserving Heritage: Sharing Traditional Knowledge on Conservation of Lacquerware in Thailand and Myanmar ✨Join us for...
01/09/2026

✨ Preserving Heritage: Sharing Traditional Knowledge on Conservation of Lacquerware in Thailand and Myanmar ✨

Join us for an immersive, full-day knowledge-sharing programme exploring traditional lacquerware conservation techniques from Thailand and Myanmar!

Gain direct insights from regional experts, watch live conservation demonstrations, and get practical experience through our interactive hands-on session.

Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, 25 September 2026
⏰ Time: 08:30 – 16:00
📍 Venue: SEAMEO SPAFA

Featured Specialists
- Ms. Supapon Saiprasit — Art Technician (Highly Skilled Level), Office of Traditional Arts, Fine Arts Department, Thailand

- Ms. Victoria Theint — Lacquerware Specialist, Thammasat Museum of Anthropology

Programme Highlights
- In-depth talks by conservation specialists from Thailand and Myanmar
- Live demonstrations of traditional conservation methods
- Hands-on workshop session

🔍 Special Feature: You can bring your own lacquerware items for assessment and hands-on conservation treatment by our experts!

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsCi_mNZyZDONoa1kMTZWLn-8JaKE8FIWF_Vm7tkjPqwpvqw/viewform?usp=header
🔴 Limited to only 30 seats! 🔴

Strengthening South–South Collaboration for Heritage ResilienceDr Rohit Jigyasu, Programme Director of SEAMEO SPAFA, joi...
28/08/2026

Strengthening South–South Collaboration for Heritage Resilience

Dr Rohit Jigyasu, Programme Director of SEAMEO SPAFA, joined the 9th ICOMOS Brazil Scientific Symposium and General Assembly 2026 in Belém, Pará, from 25–30 August as an invited keynote speaker.

In his keynote, “Heritage as a Living System: Rethinking Conservation through Risk, Resilience and Adaptation,” he highlighted the need to view heritage as a dynamic relationship between people, nature and culture. Drawing on examples from the Amazon, Southeast Asia and beyond, he emphasised the importance of integrating traditional and scientific knowledge, anticipating risks and managing change through place-based approaches.

The symposium strengthened dialogue between Southeast Asia and Latin America, highlighting opportunities for South–South knowledge exchange and collaborative responses to climate change, disasters and the resilience of living heritage.

SEAMEO SPAFA remains committed to building stronger partnerships across the Global South for a more resilient shared heritage future.

Wrapping up an inspiring final day of the 41st SEAMEO SPAFA Governing Board Meeting in Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand! 🇹🇭✨...
26/08/2026

Wrapping up an inspiring final day of the 41st SEAMEO SPAFA Governing Board Meeting in Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand! 🇹🇭✨

On Day 2, commenced with a visit to the Phra Chudhadhuj Ratchasthan Palace, located on a historic Island, Sichang. Governing Board Members and participants explored the rich heritage and architectural legacy of the royal maritime residence, underscoring our shared commitment to regional cultural conservation.

In the afternoon, the meeting resumed with the review and adoption of the meeting proceedings, successfully concluding two fruitful days of strategic dialogue, collaboration, and planning for Southeast Asia’s archaeology, fine arts and cultural heritage.

A heartfelt thank you to all Governing Board Members, and participants for their invaluable contributions towards strengthening cultural cooperation across the region.

Today marks the opening of the 41st SEAMEO SPAFA Governing Board Meeting in Chonburi, Thailand!Governing Board members a...
25/08/2026

Today marks the opening of the 41st SEAMEO SPAFA Governing Board Meeting in Chonburi, Thailand!

Governing Board members and participants from across Southeast Asia have gathered to review key achievements, deliberate on strategic directions, and strengthen regional collaboration in archaeology, fine arts, and cultural heritage.

On Day 1, engaging discussion and decisions were made, setting a collaborative and productive tone. Stay tuned for key highlights and outcomes from the meeting!

📍 Chonburi, Thailand

📅 25–26 August 2026

WHV 2026: River × Heritage II International Summer School, AyutthayaThe WHV 2026: River × Heritage II International Summ...
21/08/2026

WHV 2026: River × Heritage II International Summer School, Ayutthaya

The WHV 2026: River × Heritage II International Summer School, Ayutthaya, taking place from 20-30 August 2026, brings together young participants to explore the connections between water, heritage, climate resilience, and Ayutthaya’s historic urban landscape.

On 21 August 2026, the programme opened with the Opening Session and classroom activities, featuring valuable contributions from the SEAMEO SPAFA team:

💧 “Ayutthaya’s Hydrology and Heritage: Managing Water Systems in Historic Cities” presented by Dr. Hatthaya Siriphatthanakun, Centre Director, SEAMEO SPAFA.

🌏 “Climate Change, Disaster Risks, and Resilience of Heritage Sites and Communities” presented by Dr. Rohit Jigyasu, Programme Director, SEAMEO SPAFA.

The sessions enhanced participants’ understanding of Ayutthaya’s World Heritage Outstanding Universal Value, associated values, and attributes, the relationships between water systems, cultural heritage, climate change, disaster risks, and building resilience for heritage sites and communities in the context of this historic city.

SEAMEO SPAFA is pleased to collaborate in this initiative by supporting scholarships for participants from Southeast Asia, expanding access to international heritage education and encouraging the participation of emerging heritage practitioners, students, researchers, and young professionals across the region. As a regional organisation dedicated to archaeology, cultural heritage, and the arts, SEAMEO SPAFA supports the safeguarding of World Heritage in Southeast Asia through capacity building, knowledge exchange, and regional cooperation, with a particular focus on empowering the next generation of heritage stewards.

Showcase your creativity and celebrate historic places in the 2026 World Heritage Cities Content Contest!Theme: World He...
20/08/2026

Showcase your creativity and celebrate historic places in the 2026 World Heritage Cities Content Contest!

Theme: World Heritage City in My Heart

Eligibility: Youth and Adults residing in Asia (East, Southeast, South, and Central)

Submission: until August 31, 2026 (until 18:00 KST)

Categories
-Drawing (Elementary, Middle/High School, Adult): Paper medium up to $210 \times 297\text{ mm}$ with Korean or English text.
- Essay Speech (Middle/High School only): 3–5 minute MP4 video in English (1080p Full HD or higher).
- Photo Essay (Elementary, Middle/High School, Adult): Up to 3 photos (JPG/JPEG, 3–10 MB) paired with a poem, reflection, or critical essay up to 4,200 characters.

Prizes & Recognition
- Grand Prize (7 winners): KRW 300,000 each
- Excellence Award (14 winners): KRW 200,000 each
- Merit Award (21 winners): KRW 100,000 each
All awardees will receive an official certificate issued by the Mayor of Gyeongju.

How to Enter
Submit your completed application forms and entry file via email to [email protected] before August 31. Results will be announced in September 2026.

For details and application forms: www.real4dhub.or.kr.

14/08/2026

⏰ LAST CALL: SPAFACON 2027 Call for Sessions closes tomorrow! ⏰

Got an idea for a panel, roundtable, or thematic session at SPAFACON 2027? The clock is ticking!

✨ Bring your research, perspectives, and collaborative ideas to one of the region's leading platforms for archaeology, fine arts, and cultural heritage.

📌 Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026

🔗 Submit here: https://forms.gle/4bzLBELpMTzNyMdT9

10/08/2026

🚨 FINAL COUNTDOWN: 5 Days Left! 🚨

Got a session proposal for SPAFACON 2027? The clock is ticking! ⏰

Submit your session proposal by August 15, 2026 and help shape the dialogue on Southeast Asia’s archaeology, arts, and cultural heritage.

👉 Submit now: https://forms.gle/ViLT4qxyzmDLVmNT8

📖🪷The journey continues…Have you discovered which Buddhist heritage destination and book match you best yet? ✨Our 5 feat...
05/08/2026

📖🪷The journey continues…
Have you discovered which Buddhist heritage destination and book match you best yet?

✨Our 5 featured books are now revealed!📚
Explore selected titles from the SPAFA Library that take you through the Buddhist art, sacred sites, and cultural traditions of Southeast Asia from Thailand and Myanmar to Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia.
If you haven’t found your match yet, there’s still time to join the journey!😉

🌿👉Take our mini quiz here:https://tally.so/r/GxjRX2 (Or scan the QR code on the poster!)

📍 Visit the SPAFA Library
🕘 Monday–Friday (except public holidays), 09:00–16:00 hrs
🔎 Explore more titles via the SPAFA E-Library Catalogue:
👉 http://203.146.186.3/elib/

🌏✨ Creativity in Education Award 2026 ✨🌏🎓 Calling all teachers across Southeast Asia – this is YOUR moment!Are you trans...
04/08/2026

🌏✨ Creativity in Education Award 2026 ✨🌏

🎓 Calling all teachers across Southeast Asia – this is YOUR moment!

Are you transforming your classroom with creativity and inclusion?
Join the SEAMEO SEN Canva Creativity in Education Award 2026 and showcase
your classroom story in line with this year’s theme:
"The Future of Creative Learning: Elevating Every Learner — Design for Change."

Prizes
🥇1st Prize – USD 1,500
🥈2nd Prize – USD 1,000
🥉3rd Prize – USD 500
✨Special Recognition** – USD 200 each

**Special recognition for 7 teachers from Mainstream Schools & 7 teachers from Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools

All winners will also receive:
✔️ A digital certificate co-signed by SEAMEO SEN & Canva
✔️ Acknowledgement on SEAMEO SEN and Canva platforms
✔️ An invitation to a regional virtual teacher showcase

🗓️ Submissions: 30 June – 4 September 2026 (or upon reaching 1000 submissions, first-come-first-serve basis)

🌐 Winners announcement: 26 October 2026

Unsure how to prepare and how to submit? Join the SEAMEO SEN-Canva Webinars Series available in English, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, and Vietnamese languages. Webinars date and time will be announced soon.

💡Your classroom. Your story. Your legacy.
Learn more and join:https://public.canva.site/seameo-canva-2026

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