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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) unveiled their 2020 ASEAN Identity logo, Tuesday (21/01/2020). From September 2019, The ASEAN Secretariat, with the support of the ASEAN-German Cooperation (GIZ) held the 2020 Year of ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition for ASEAN Youths to stimulate young people’s creativity in interpreting ASEAN identity. The logo design competition received 1,378 entries from the region’s population. 

The Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, Kung Phoak, in his welcome remarks at the launch of the 2020 ASEAN Identity logo at the ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, on Tuesday (21/01) said the designation of 2020 as the Year of ASEAN Identity aims to create greater public awareness among ASEAN citizens especially the youth on ASEAN.

"The designation of 2020 as the year of ASEAN identities aims to create greater public awareness among our citizens, especially the youth on ASEAN and its activities and developments. Designating 2020 as the year of ASEAN identity is also timely, as ASEAN seeks to generate more discussions among the public on identity-building and awareness-raising on ASEAN," the Ambassador said.

The Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Kung Phoak added ASEAN held the logo competition to spread awareness of their work to young people, particularly those with less educational opportunities, about the benefits of the organisation.

Of 1,378  entries, the organizing committee has chosen 3 winners of The 2020 ASEAN Year of ASEAN Identity. The first winner is Joemari Manguiat from the Philippines, the second winner is Swumm Htet Naing from Myanmar and the third winner is Mohammad Firdaus from Malaysia. (VOI/SAYEE SHREE L.R/AHM)