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The Asian Youth Theatre Festival was first conceived in 2016 as a vehicle of change, connecting Asia through performance, dialogue, workshops and exchange programmes.

The festival held annually over a four-day period has engaged more than 520,769 youths to date, through direct contact, social media and live streams. Current participating nations include: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines,Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and Bangladesh.

The theme for 2021, is Colors Of Asia, its advocacy Uniting Asia & Anchoring Traditions.

Vision

The Asian Youth Theatre Festival aims to provide a bridge between cultures to connect and unite youths in theatre and serve as a tool for building the next generation of Asian artists.

Mission

To host a youth theatre festival that educates and empowers young people to use theatre as a vehicle for change.

Objectives

– To offer a platform for participants to share their art form and connect on multiple artistic levels.

– To lead in the creation of a stronger network of Asian artists to further the development and practices of theatre within the region.

– To use the festival to highlight and tackle social issues relevant to the region such as Cultural Identity, Accessibility and Inclusion, The Environment etc.

AYTF MOVEMENT – UNITING ASIA – EFFECTING CHANGE

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