45th ASEAN Anniversary Celebrated

ASEAN success in its vision and mission will not only contribute to the regional well-being, stability, and prosperity, but also to the global community. This is the main message conveyed during the 45^th Anniversary Celebration of ASEAN on 8 August 2012.

 

The ASEAN Secretariat held a flag hoisting ceremony commemorating the organisation’s 45^th Anniversary in Jakarta. As the ASEC choir sang “The ASEAN Way” anthem, the ASEAN flag was raised. To add to the festivities of the event, 45 balloons in ASEAN colors of red, blue, and yellow, were release while all children in attendance waved various flags from 10 Member States.

 

Another new element to this year’s ASEAN Day celebration was the ASEAN Drawing Competition 2012. National best drawings from all ASEAN Member States competed to be the ASEAN-Wide Winner by winning public votes on Facebook. Kaung Wai Yan from Myanmar was awarded the ASEAN-Wide Winner for Category 1 (6-12 years) meanwhile Hoang Phuong Linh from Vietnam was the ASEAN-Wide Winner for Category 2 (13-18 yrs).

 

Guests were subsequently entertained by children performances at the ASEAN Kids Corner. Numerous fun activities were prepared for children such as coloring, drawing, photo booth with ASEAN flags, and also piñata game. All were excited and happy to be part of the celebration of ASEAN.