CNA938 Rewind - Doing it for the Kids: AFCC 2025
21 Apr 2025 10:00PM
26 mins
In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out what's happening at this year's 16th Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) running from May 22 - 25. Singapore Book Council's executive director, William Phuan, will explain the chosen theme 'Discovery' and why the festival is focusing on South Korea. Phuan will also describe how AFCC 2025 will reveal game-changing storytelling trends and other innovations in traditional methods of learning. AFCC 2025 boasts over 60 writers and speakers, with Singapore's Lianne Ong and Shawn Seah describing their involvement. Phuan will also highlight the more than 100 x AFCC programmes such as panel discussions, presentations, workshops, lectures and masterclasses.
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