Come and learn about the German language, its dialects, interesting word histories, and what makes German unique. How did frankfurters and hamburgers get into English? Why are German words like "Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeit" so long? And did Kennedy really say "I'm a jelly donut" when he expressed solidarity with West Berlin? This is not a language tutorial, but you will learn a few basic words and phrases in German.

Presented by UM Lecturer Iris Zapf-Garcia (Germanic Languages and Literatures).

The Celtic, folk, and world music duo Four Shillings Short will be performing a concert for the whole family! Showcasing an array of over 30 instruments, this concert will feature traditional and original music, songs, and stories from Celtic lands, Medieval and Renaissance Europe, India, and the Americas.

Due to an error, the start time for this event was previously listed as 5:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Join the Sakura Japanese Instrumental Group for a mini concert of festival and folk music followed by a Bon Dance. Bon Festivals celebrate life and bring community together. After the performance, join in on the interactive dance. Participants will learn a simple series of moves to be performed standing or seated and dance along with the musicians!

This event is in partnership with the UM Center for Japanese Studies.

Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater presents "Mbongi: Learning Circle of the Congo," an interactive journey to the Republic of Congo using dance, drum and storytelling.

Shodō is a form of calligraphy, or artistic writing of the Japanese language. Shodō expert Kyoko Fujii started learning the art of Japanese calligraphy at the age of six in her hometown of Hiroshima. While in college she earned the “master instructor,” or shihan license and the 5th level of 8 ranks (dan). She taught a variety of seminars on shodō basics, practical shodō, and creative shodō. She also has created many commercial designs, including company and product logos and brochure graphics.

Join us for this seasonal craft inspired by the Japan Society London to learn how to make Japanese weather dolls, called Teru Teru Bozu, to ward off the rainy season.

This event is in partnership with the UM Center for Japanese Studies.

Join us for a demonstration on making and decorating nerikiri representing the four seasons by Toshiko Sugii Steffes.

Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections originally made to be served at tea ceremonies. They are considered a visual and culinary art form and are often enjoyed during special occasions or seasonal transitions. Nerikiri is a type of Wagashi that is created using white butter beans, sugar, mochi, and food coloring.

Join Oleksandra Mykhailova, artist and member of the MYPH (Mykolayiv Young Photography) Collective, for a presentation about Ukrainian art, culture, and experimental contemporary photography.

The MYPH (Mykolaiv Young Photography) school was founded by Sergey Melnitchenko in his hometown of Mykolaiv, Ukraine in 2018. The collective is currently comprised of over 70 young artists from Ukraine working in different genres of photography, experimenting with and expanding the limits of contemporary photography. The works of MYPH members are published and exhibited all over the world.

Join us for dancing, storytelling, and a craft! All activities will be led in Mandarin.