The ASEAN Way

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The ASEAN Way
Also known as Southeast Asian Anthem
Lyrics Payom Valaiphatchra
Music Kittikhun Sodprasert
Sampow Triudom
Adopted 20 November 2008
Music sample

The ASEAN Way is the official regional anthem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The lyrics were written by Payom Valaiphatchra (Thai: พยอม วลัยพัชรา; rtgsPhayom Walaiphatchara) and the music composed by Kittikhun Sodprasert (Thai: กิตติคุณ สดประเสริฐ; rtgsKittikhun Sotprasoet) and Sampow Triudom (Thai: สำเภา ไตรอุดม; rtgsSamphao Trai-u-dom), the winning entry out of 99 finalists from all ten ASEAN Nations.

ASEAN Anthem Competition

The competition was launched and was announced throughout all the member states of ASEAN, in a bid to find an official anthem to replace the formerly de facto regional anthem, ASEAN Hymn, which was considered as lacking in gusto and passion by several member states. The competition was open to all the nationals of ASEAN, limiting to 20 entries per member state. The winning entry received over US$20,000 in reward and was declared as the official regional anthem of Southeast Asia. The panel of judges unanimously voted The ASEAN Way as the official regional anthem of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the final round on 20 November 2008.

Criteria

  • Language: English
  • The anthem should reflect ASEAN dignity, cooperation, and solidarity
  • Should reflect ASEAN's diverse culture and ethnicity
  • Should be an original composition
  • Must not be longer than 60 seconds

Panel of judges

And 3 non-ASEAN judges:

References

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