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Appreciating Asia - The AFCC in a lotus nut

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There are over two billion children in Asia. That's approximately two billion potential little humans to reach with story, impact educationally and influence for tomorrow. Mind blowing, don't think? I do. My home away from home - The Interlace , architecturally radical As mind blowing as the Asian Festival of Children's Content from which I've just returned. Based in Singapore, this annual event encompassing over four distinct yet complementary conferences, 'promotes and celebrates the creation, development and appreciation of quality' children's content in a way I have never experienced before. While the focus is understandably on Asian content and its creators, the flavour and vibe of the festival is undeniably international. I, along with a handful of other ANZ creators and industry personnel including Wai Chim , Briony Stewart , Lee Battersby , Kirsty Murray and Frances Plumpton , felt nothing but the quintessential open-armed warmth of Asian