Cultural Event

Arabic Event at Global House

Arabic Single Cluster Event: Arabic Poetry Chill & Spill – Thurs. Nov. 21, 6:30-7:30pm, GHL Following in the deep literary traditions of the Arab world, join us to read, translate, and discuss some iconic Arabic poems. Tea and light refreshments provided. This event is in Arabic. Register at [http://%20http//linktr.ee/globalhousebu]http://linktr.ee/globalhousebu

Taiwanese Way to Have Fun!

The Chinese Program at World Languages & Literatures is thrilled to host a Culture Pass Event on November 20th, from 5 PM to 6 PM! Come explore the vibrant culture of Taiwan and ways to have fun. This is your chance to dive into the playful spirit of Taiwan, learn something new, and make new […]

Upcoming Cultural Events!

Korean/Spanish Multicluster Event: Telenovela/K-Drama Murder Mystery Night Fri. Nov. 15, 6-7pm, Multipurpose Room (610 Beacon St) Untangle the shared tropes of telenovelas and k-dramas in this fun murder mystery night! This year’s event has even more twists and turns, not to mention a few red herrings. This event is in English, Korean, and Spanish. Register […]

Diwali Celebration!

Hindi-Urdu program at World Languages and Literatures at BU is hosting its annual Diwali celebration on Thursday 11/14 from 7-8:30pm and you are invited to this interfaith celebration of light, hope, and togetherness. The plan is to gather outside the Marsh Chapel and light lamps together and then move to STH B23-24 (745 Commonwealth Avenue) for interfaith […]

Upcoming Events at the Elie Wiesel Center

Please consider attending one of these upcoming Culture Pass lectures, hosted by the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies! Struggling for Peace: Dialogue and Forgiveness through the Arts will take place on Wednesday, October 30, at 5:00 PM at the Howard Thurman Center (808 Commonwealth Ave, First Floor). This event is in person only. You […]

Upcoming Global House Events

Global House is back with more exciting cultural events for the end of October! Please consider attending one of these programs! Chinese Single Cluster Event: Time Travel to Ancient China – Sat. Oct. 26, 5-6pm, Multipurpose Room Explore the rich cultural landscape of ancient China, including traditional clothing, games, classical literature, and more. Tea and snacks […]

Book Talk: Han Kang’s Human Acts

Join the BU Korean program for a special joint lecture on this year’s Nobel laureate, Han Kang’s Human Acts (소년이 온다, 2014). This event consists of short presentations by two BU specialists in Korean Literature, Yoon Sun Yang and Dennis Wuerthner, and a discussion of the book’s first chapter, “The Boy, 1980.”  An electronic copy […]

Culture Pass: Spirits Across Cultures

Please join the Chinese program for a fascinating journey into the spirit world as we dive into the Taiwanese Ghost Festival—a unique celebration where the boundary between the living and the departed blurs. 🌓✨ This event will be on October 25th from 5-6 PM in CAS B20!