Asia TOPA offers a glimpse into world-leading creativity, cultural innovation and new ideas.

A site for celebration and exchange, Asia TOPA centres Asia-Pacific artists and their ideas. Creating new connections between artists, audiences and communities, Asia TOPA delivers the triennial Asia TOPA Festival, year-round Creative Developments and public offerings. Asia TOPA brings the most exciting developments in Asia-Pacific arts and culture to Melbourne, championing a multiplicity of perspectives, cultures and creative expression.

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The image shows a dimly lit stage where a performer is kneeling on the floor. They are holding a microphone close to their mouth, speaking into it. On the floor in front of them are several colorful objects, including a purple butterfly lantern, a red and pink collapsible lantern, a toy resembling a dog, and a couple of other small items. This is a performance space with a spotlight highlighting the person and objects, while the background remains dark. The scene suggests an intimate moment in a performance.

Image: Ayaka Nakama, Asia TOPA Labs. Image: Michael Pham (2023)