Why Doesn't Australia See Itself as Part of Asia? ft. Jeff Khan

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Australia is part of the Asia-Pacific, so why do we still look to Europe and North America for cultural validation? Dilpreet Taggar sits down with Asia TOPA Creative Director Jeff Khan to discuss Australia's cultural identity and what it would take to truly embrace our place in the region. They also look ahead to Asia TOPA's return in 2028, following a 2025 festival that brought together more than 410 artists from 17 countries and attracted over 750,000 visitors.

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Published 6 July 2026 2:49pm

Presented by Dilpreet Kaur Taggar

Source: SBS

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Australia is part of the Asia-Pacific, so why do we still look to Europe and North America for cultural validation? Dilpreet Taggar sits down with Asia TOPA Creative Director Jeff Khan to discuss Australia's cultural identity and what it would take to truly embrace our place in the region. They also look ahead to Asia TOPA's return in 2028, following a 2025 festival that brought together more than 410 artists from 17 countries and attracted over 750,000 visitors.

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