Weaving Education
Through Tradition and History SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition (SEAMEO CHAT) is
one of the 26 specialist Regional Centres
of Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization.
The Centre was established on 15 December 2000. Embracing the Past, Welcoming the Future To act as repository of the rich historical heritage and varied traditions in Southeast Asian and make available its expertise to meet challenges of the 21st century Vision Researching History and Tradition
to Build the Future to promote cooperation in the study of history and traditions among member countries and the development of a greater identity through research, human resource development, education, and public awareness program Mission SEAMEO CHAT “Our doors are always open for collaborations,
cooperation and partnerships to address regional agenda
for challenges in the field of history, culture and tradition
of Southeast Asia.”
Dr. Win Myat Aung Centre Director
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May 8, 2026
SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award​ 2026, Theme: Learning and Well-being for Sustainable Futures: Leveraging the Power of AI
CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2026 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award _Information Note_SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award 2026_ For full details, submission guidelines, and downloadable documents, please visit https://link.seameo.org/ESD2026 The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and the Government of Japan through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (MEXT), in cooperation with UNESCO Bangkok, are pleased to ... Read more
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August 26, 2025
2024/2025 SEAMEO Service Award
2024/2025 SEAMEO Service Award 2024/2025 SEAMEO Service Award presenting Ceremony for Daw Than Than Aye, Assistant Finance Officer  (SEAMEO CHAT)  
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September 21, 2022
“Traditions of Food in Southeast Asia: In Trace of Southeast Asia’s Food Culture”
SEAMEO CHAT is calling for papers on the topic, “Traditions of Food in Southeast Asia: In Trace of Southeast Asia’s Food Culture” . Abstract Submission Details Interested persons are cordially invited to submit a brief biography (CV) and abstract in the link below: https://forms.gle/J1pQZztKtYZXkH3C6
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"We hope with bringing out common concept of history. We can grow closer as Southeast Asia region."

  • Prof. Tun Aung Chain
  • Director of SEAMEO CHAT Rtd