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This house regrets the prominence of "Saiwengshima" in Asian societies
- Culture
- Asia
- Philosophy
Infoslide

"Saiwengshima" is a Chinese fable and narrative which encourages individuals to retain optimism in difficulty due to the unpredictability of life.

Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · School Junior (U-15) Finals · 2025-08-20
This House prefers British Parliamentary to 3v3 debating
- Education/Academia
- Culture
LUMS Intervarsity 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-19
This house prefers a world where religions did not place emphasis on central historical figures (e.g., Prophet Muhammad in Islam, Jesus Christ in Christianity)
LUMS Intervarsity 2025 · U19 Finals · 2025-08-19
This House Believes That Prom Culture Promotes Unhealthy Social Norms
Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Round 1 · 2025-08-18
This house regrets the rise of streaming services in the world of cinema
- Economics
- Media
- Culture
- Art
Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Grand Final · 2025-08-18
This house believes that ethnic identity is more important than national identity
Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Semifinals · 2025-08-18
This house opposes the resurgence of 'emo culture' in the entertainment industry
- Culture
- Media
- Mental Health
- Art
Infoslide

“Emo culture” is a style of music and fashion that became popular in the 2000s, with bands like My Chemical Romance leading the trend. It often focuses on themes of sadness, heartbreak, and self-expression, and was also seen in Malaysia through bands like Bunkface and Hujan. While many young people embraced it as an outlet for their feelings, others criticized it for being too dark. Today, with emo bands making a comeback, this culture is resurfacing in the entertainment industry.

Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Grand Final · 2025-08-18
This House Would Let Dying Languages Go Extinct Rather Than Forcefully Preserving Them
Infoslide

Dying languages lose native speakers, eroding cultural identity and knowledge, while preservation efforts struggle against global linguistic dominance.

Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Round 3 · 2025-08-18
This House would, as Sarawak, recognise Bahasa Sarawak as an Official State Language.
Infoslide

An official state language is the legally recognised language used by a country or state for government, legislation, and public communication, symbolising national identity, unity, and cultural representation in official affairs. The current Sarawak State languages are Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Round 5 · 2025-08-18
This house, as Malaysia, would heavily invest in traditional sports over global sports
- Sports
- Culture
- Asia
- Social Policy
Infoslide

Traditional sports in Malaysia, such as diabolo spinning, sepak takraw, and silat, hold deep cultural significance amongst their respective communities. These sports have seen a decline in popularity in recent years in favour of more global sports such as badminton, squash, and cycling.

Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Round 6 · 2025-08-18
This house believes that cultural works should be evaluated based on artistic merit, not on political correctness
- Art
- Culture
- Social Justice
- Philosophy
Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Semifinals · 2025-08-18
This House Regrets The Expectation That A Person Must "Grow Up" (e.g. Stigmatisation of childishness, outgrowing childhood friendships and relationships, moving on from childhood interests)
Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Round 1 · 2025-08-18
This House, as House, as a local apparel company, would reject Westernised apparel design culture in favour of promoting locally rooted and culturally inspired designs.
- Culture
- Colonialism
- Art
- Nationalism
Infoslide

Global fashion trends dominate local markets, with Western designs overshadowing cultural attire. A local apparel company faces declining identity, choosing whether to embrace mass Western styles or champion locally inspired designs to preserve heritage

Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Semifinals · 2025-08-18
This house would prohibit nations from militarising disputed cultural or religious sites.
Infoslide

Militarisation involves deploying troops, establishing bases, or using military infrastructure in contested locations. Cultural or religious sites are sometimes fortified, escalating disputes. For instance, Cambodia and Thailand stationed forces at the Preah Vihear Temple, a disputed heritage site, sparking tensions that developed into armed clashes.

Swinburne Sarawak Inter-School Debating Championship 2025 (Senior) · Quarterfinals · 2025-08-18
This house celebrates the decline of the kuripot lifestyle
- Culture
- Economics
- Asia
Infoslide

The kuripot lifestyle, rooted in Ilocano culture, emphasizes the importance of saving money through being cheap and thrifty. It often refers to being a reluctant spender, minimizing costs and making extremely careful financial decisions.

Kasiyana Open 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-08-16
This house, as the next generation of Maranao entrepreneurs, would transition from traditional clan-based high-trust networks to a Western-style formal business model
Infoslide

Traditionally, Maranao families' strategy in their usual line of businesses (money exchange, gold and jewel trades, etc) rely on close-knit, clanship systems and high-trust networks to ensure line of credit and revenue. In contrast to Western business style that relies on legal and formal frameworks in order to stay competitive.

Kasiyana Open 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-16
This house supports the rise of ROMO among the youth
- Mental Health
- Media
- Children
- Culture
Infoslide

Reality of Missing Out (ROMO) generally refers to the feeling of content with not personally knowing or not personally being part of something, even to the extent of being relieved from being detached or not involved in certain public events or online trends.

Orgullo Intervarsity 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-08-16
This house regrets the dominant portrayal of long-distance relationships as doomed to fail
Kasiyana Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-08-16
This house prefers that post-conflict nations teach "history from above" as opposed to "history from below"
Infoslide

"History from above" examines the actions and perspectives of elites, leaders, and powerful institutions, often emphasizing political and military events. "History from below," in contrast, focuses on the experiences, actions, and perspectives of ordinary people, marginalized groups, and social movements.

Orgullo Intervarsity 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-16
This House Supports social movements condemning celebrities who fail to use their platforms to advocate for urgent sociopolitical causes
Tuesday Academy Debate Open · Round 3 · 2025-08-16