The Association of Asian Performing Arts Festivals (AAPAF) was inaugurated on 19 June 2004 in Singapore. The Association is a network of Festivals which aims to promote Asian arts and artists through the exchange of information, knowledge, expertise and establishing a framework for collaboration and commission of new works. The Founding Festival Members are the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, the Singapore Arts Festival, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and the Jakarta International Arts Festival (JakArt).  

Objectives

AAPAF was established with the objectives to:

• Promote international co-operation between Asian festivals and other similar organisations
• Support the development and promotion of artists and festival organisations in Asia
• Facilitate and create opportunities for co-operation in artistic productions and operational fields
• Encourage the exchange of experience and knowledge among Members
• Coordinate training programmes and seminars for the betterment of Members' activities
• Collect and make available information and statistical data to Members and external organisations
• Represent the common interests of Members in their dealings with public and private institutions in both national and international fields

Executive Council

An Executive Council undertakes the general conduct of AAPAF’s operations, and is supported by the Secretariat. The Executive Council is elected for a period of two years, and the Secretariat is based in the office of the current Chair. Current members of the Executive Council (2008/09) are:

• Singapore Arts Festival (Chair and Secretariat) 
• China Shanghai International Arts Festival (Vice Chair)
• Hong Kong Arts Festival (Vice Chair)
• Jakarta International Arts Festival
• Seoul Performing Arts Festival
• Tongyeong International Music Festival
   

Logo

The AAPAF logo is inspired by the bamboo to represent Asia and to reflect the strength, grace, beauty and uniqueness of the Asian culture.