ASEAN-IPR Discussion Series 2021, Session 7: "The Role of Folklore (Local Wisdom) in Peacebuilding"

This last Session of the 2021 Discussion Series was convened back-to-back with ASEAN Peace Poetry Night to celebrate the impact and importance of arts and culture on peace and peacebuilding. The ASEAN-IPR invited representatives from government and non-governmental organisations and grassroots institutions to share their experience transforming conflict through community-led peace initiatives. A common point throughout the discussion was that local wisdom plays great importance in building a culture of peace, whether through incorporating it into school curriculums, establishing a peace village, or promoting peace through storytelling. This Discussion Series was held in relation to one of ASEAN-IPR’s Priority Research Areas, particularly the Role of Local Communities, Local Wisdom and Knowledge in Peace Building, Peace Process and Conflict Resolution.