29 OCT 2016 ISSUE 12
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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Cultural Fun@i-LOUNGE - Broaden Your Imagination towards the World

The 'Cultural Fun' events keep thrilling in i-LOUNGE!

 

OSA holds a series of workshops with various cultural themes every week during semester - they are totally free and welcome ALL. If you are eager to immerse yourself in exotic languages, make folk handicrafts or regional snacks or learn about global issues and make foreign friends, you shouldn't miss them!

---------Workshops open for enrollment ---------

 

Colombia, Magical Realism (Rescheduled)

Find out what makes Colombia different from the rest of Latin America

Date

3 November 2016 (Thursday) 

Time

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Content

'Colombia, the only risk is wanting to stay' was a controversial slogan used to attract tourists to Colombia. We will show you what attracts people despite the longest running armed conflict there.

 

Loi Krathong Festival Time!

Learn to make and float water lanterns like Thai people

Date

7 November 2016 (Monday) 

Time

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Content

Loi Krathong is a festival celebrated annually, usually in November, in Thailand. As a tradition, people make 'floating baskets' with banana leaves and flowers. Come to learn from our Thai ladies and listen to their stories.

 

Be a Henna Artist

Add some South Asia zest onto your body

Date

14 November 2016 (Monday) 

Time

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Content

Henna is traditionally used for special occasions, especially weddings, in South Asia. As long as the henna stain stays, the bride doesn't have to do any housework! Join our Henna with Hidden Women, a group of self-employed local Pakistani ladies. Gentlemen are also welcome!

 

Night of Cheeses and Board Games

Check out the chemical reaction of cheeses and board games

Date

21 November 2016 (Monday) 

Time

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Content

Friends share FOOD and GAMES! In this workshop, we proudly introduce an Italian cheese master to share his story about cheese, and of course, his selection of cheeses, to you. What's more, board games from Spain and France! Invite your friends to come!

 

Experiencing a European Christmas

Learn what Christmas is all about and how it is celebrated differently all over Europe

Date

1 December 2016 (Thursday) 

Time

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Content

Christmas is just around the corner! This is the most important celebration in Europe and the celebration is loved by everyone, young and old. Learn about the preparations, the decorations and learn how to make traditional Christmas cookies. Come and prepare for a real Christmas!

 

First come, first served! You may sign up here:

https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=2281410
 

You may check for updates on our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/iLOUNGE.CUHK (←LIKE us and stay tuned for more cultural events!)

Come explore the world!

 

Enquiry: 3943 9849 | annfung@cuhk.edu.hk

Back to Issue
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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Briefing Session on Global Y Trainee Programme 2017
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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Cultural Fun@i-LOUNGE - Broaden Your Imagination towards the World
Green Activities 2016-17
Islamic Cultural Festival@CUHK 2016
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NON-LOCAL STUDENTS
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Academic Success Seminar (II) – Academic Referencing
Hong Kong Explorer Series
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FUNDING SUPPORT
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Internationalization Activity Fund
Sponsorship Programme on Promoting Understanding of Special Educational Needs (Phase II)
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LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
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Student Leader Training Scheme 2017
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Career Guidance Programmes and Recruitment Talks in November 2016
Global Internship Programme 2017
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DISABILITY SERVICES
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Arrangement of Support Services for Students with Disabilities
Orientation Day Camp for uShine SEN Service Team 2016-17
Sign Language Introductory Workshop
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CAMPUS AMENITIES
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University Swimming Pool – Opening Hours of November


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