The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will mark its 44th anniversary today with a flag-raising ceremony at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. Indonesia is the current Chairman of ASEAN. The celebrations are quite significant this year as for the first time ASEAN flag will be flown at all member states' diplomatic and consular missions in ASEAN countries. ASEAN day is celebrated every year to promote greater awareness, and understanding of ASEAN countries among its peoples and communities.