Background
“Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only in respect of economic
growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral
and spiritual life.”– UNESCO
Unity has always been the underlying objective and issue addressed in the
youth programmes/events convened locally and internationally. In recent
years, focus has narrowed on topics like interculture, cultural tolerance and
cultural gaps in addressing the issue of unity. International organisations
like UNESCO and ASEAN have been organising youth related events
revolving around these topics and focus areas.
youth programmes/events convened locally and internationally. In recent
years, focus has narrowed on topics like interculture, cultural tolerance and
cultural gaps in addressing the issue of unity. International organisations
like UNESCO and ASEAN have been organising youth related events
revolving around these topics and focus areas.
Why the YOUTH?
Youth population currently comprises approximately 18% of the world
population, which gives us about 1 billion plus youth living in the world.
Based on the United Nations’ definition, youth are individuals who are
between 15-24 years old. However, these age groups for youth differ
from one country to another to suit the local context.
population, which gives us about 1 billion plus youth living in the world.
Based on the United Nations’ definition, youth are individuals who are
between 15-24 years old. However, these age groups for youth differ
from one country to another to suit the local context.
With rapid globalisation happening in the world today, youth are directly
and indirectly influenced by many other modern cultures through access
to the mass media and information available on the web. This nevertheless
affects and shapes their personal values and perspectives.
and indirectly influenced by many other modern cultures through access
to the mass media and information available on the web. This nevertheless
affects and shapes their personal values and perspectives.
Youth & Culture
Cultural understanding and acceptance is regarded as one of the pillars to
build a strong foundation for a thriving society. It must be nurtured and
practiced in order for it to take root. Sarawak is fortunate as it
enjoys intercultural bonding and racial harmony among its different ethnic
groups due to the early efforts of our forefathers. In an effort to continue
this legacy for Sarawak, Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) with
Sarawak Development Institute (SDI) aim to engage the youth in
appreciating their local cultures and getting to know other cultures as well
through an international cultural conference.
build a strong foundation for a thriving society. It must be nurtured and
practiced in order for it to take root. Sarawak is fortunate as it
enjoys intercultural bonding and racial harmony among its different ethnic
groups due to the early efforts of our forefathers. In an effort to continue
this legacy for Sarawak, Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) with
Sarawak Development Institute (SDI) aim to engage the youth in
appreciating their local cultures and getting to know other cultures as well
through an international cultural conference.
The International Youth Cultural Conference aims to bring youth from
different states of Malaysia, and international youth organisations around
the region and abroad to share and discuss on their culture as well as their
efforts in promoting culture as a unifying force in their countries.
different states of Malaysia, and international youth organisations around
the region and abroad to share and discuss on their culture as well as their
efforts in promoting culture as a unifying force in their countries.
Further information: http://yps.org.my/iycc-background/
