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To achieve these goals, ASEP had in heritage preservation.
continued with the tradition of instilling (6) Preah Norodomo Sihanouk – Angkor
knowledge through practical and hands-on Museum – collaborative efforts between
means as ways to better expose the Cambodia and Japan in preserving cultural
participants to the learning on their own heritage and promoting community
terms. This year, ASEP 2019 was conducted development. Participants explore exhibits
as a series of site visits to important featuring artifacts from the Banteay Kdei
cultural and historical sites and lectures Temple and learn about the region's history
from erudite experts within the domain of and cultural significance.
sustainable designs. These sites include: (7) AEON Mango School – established by
AEON to provide underprivileged children
(1) Royal University of Phnom Penh – with access to quality education and
platform for academic exchange and essential life skills. Participants engage in
collaboration among students and faculty activities aimed at enhancing computer
from various universities across Asia. literacy, English proficiency, and
Participants engage in campus tours led by agricultural knowledge, empowering
local students, fostering cultural children from rural communities to pursue
understanding and academic dialogue. brighter futures through education.
(2) AEON MALL Sen Sok City – sustainable The inaugural day of the Asian Students
development initiatives and innovative Environment Platform (ASEP) 2019
approaches to community engagement. commenced on Thursday, August 1st, with
Participants attend lectures on design the arrival of international students,
contests aimed at empowering Cambodian professors, and accompanying staff in the
women and exploring facilities like Aeon vibrant city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Hall, showcasing the integration of nature Participants from prestigious universities
into urban spaces. across Asia gathered with eager
(3) Siem Reap, Cambodia – home to the anticipation to embark on a transformative
iconic Angkor Wat, participants delve into journey of academic exchange and cultural
the rich history and architectural wonders immersion. Upon arrival, the participants
of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. were warmly greeted and ushered to their
Guided tours shed light on restoration accommodations at the Phnom Penh Hotel,
projects and conservation efforts aimed at where they would reside for the first day
preserving Cambodia's cultural heritage. before transferring to another hotel.
(4) Angkor Wat – insights into Cambodia's Check-in procedures were efficiently
ancient past and the challenges of managed to ensure a smooth transition for
preserving historical monuments in the all attendees. Following settling into their
face of environmental degradation and accommodations, the participants were
tourism pressures. Participants learn about divided into eight groups, with two
traditional construction methods and experienced instructors assigned to each
structural reinforcement techniques used group. This strategic grouping aimed to
to safeguard this architectural marvel. foster collaboration and facilitate
(5) Banteay Kdei Temple – engage in tree meaningful interactions among participants
planting activities at the Buddha Statue from diverse academic backgrounds and
Heritage Site, contributing to environmental cultural contexts. As the sun set over the
conservation efforts in Cambodia. Guided bustling cityscape of Phnom Penh, with
tours highlight the significance of high spirits and a sense of anticipation,
biodiversity and sustainable development participants from each university rested in
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