Doing Culture

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Tai Chi
April 5, 10am – 11am
The MIX @ Fenwick
Sponsored by: Confucius Institute at Mason

Learn the movements of Tai Chi with instructors from Beijing at this weekly session at The MIX@Fenwick


Make your own miniature Chinese folded screen
April 5, 12pm – 1:30pm
CI Mason Reading Room: East Building Room 129
Sponsored by: Confucius Institute at Mason

Come to the Confucius Institute to make your own miniature Chinese folded screen to take home.


Chinese Game Club
April 5, 2pm – 3:30pm
CI Mason Reading Room: East Building Room 129
Sponsored by: Confucius Institute at Mason

Drop in every Friday afternoon to play games like mahjong, Go and Chinese chess at the Confucius Institute in East Building, Room 129. All are welcome!


Zumbathon
April 5, 12 – 2:30pm
AFC Group Exercise Room
Sponsored by: Mason Recreation, iWeek

Come join this free fitness party of dance, fun, and international music. Zumba is a dance-workout that infuses international music and dance to create a fun and energetic party for everyone, regardless of dance ability. The first 25 attendees will receive an iWeek t-shirt!


Jashn'19 India night
April 5, 7pm-11pm
JC Dewberry Hall
Sponsored by: Indian Graduate Student Association

Experience the Indian culture with a slight touch of authentic Indian food and brace your moves with lighting Bollywood music.


4th Annual Original Dreamers Dinner
April 6, 6pm-9pm
JC Bistro
Sponsored by: Mason DREAMers

Our 4th annual Original Dreamers Dinner is an evening dedicated to appreciating the “Original Dreamers” – our parents, guardians, mentors or community allies. These are the individuals who have dedicated themselves to helping us navigate through higher education, as well as life. They are the original leaders in our fight for a better tomorrow. They are the ones who give us infinite strength, hope, and support.


Taste of Nepal 2019
April 7, 5pm – 8pm
HUB Ballroom
Sponsored by: Nepalese Student Association

Nepalese Student Association organized thevent in order to showcase and spread Nepalese culture to the general audience. In order to spread awareness of the Nepalese culture this night will be filled with cultural music, dance performances as well as a fashion show/skit. Each performance will showcase the diverse culture of Nepal and how the culture has changed over time. Our theme this year deals with the generational gap between Nepali immigrant parents and millennials raised in America today. Since our theme deals with the generation gap the fashion show will showcase how the fashion has developed and changed over time.


Chinese Calligraphy
April 9, 10am – 11:30am
CI Mason Reading Room: East Building Room 129
Sponsored by: Confucius Institute at Mason

Learn how to write Chinese calligraphy using brush and ink at the Confucius Institute at Mason at East Building Room 129.


Chinese Calligraphy
April 9, 10am – 11:30am
CI Mason Reading Room: East Building Room 129
Sponsored by: Confucius Institute at Mason

Learn how to write Chinese calligraphy using brush and ink at the Confucius Institute at Mason at East Building Room 129


iWeek Parade
April 9, 12pm – 1pm
Sub 1 – Dewberry
Sponsored by: OIPS & Student Involvement

Show your Mason Spirit by joining in the Mason iWeek Parade! ALL members of the Mason community - students, faculty, and staff - are welcome to participate! Please consider displaying a flag, carrying an artifact, or wearing attire that represents your nationality, ethnicity, heritage, student organization, sorority or fraternity, residence hall, or other affiliation. This is a ceremony to showcase your country flags, cultural attire, and on-campus involvement at Mason. We will end the ceremony with a group dance and announcements of all of the represented groups in attendance. A light reception will follow. Click here to register.


BaFa' BaFa' Cultural Simulation
April 10, 12pm – 2:30pm
HUB VIP Room 5
Sponsored by: OIPS, INTO Mason

In BaFa’ BaFa’ participants come to understand the powerful effects that culture plays in every person’s life. This cultural simulation will help participants prepare for living and working in another culture or learn how to work with people from other departments, disciplines, genders, races, and ages. BaFa’ BaFa’ shakes participants out of thinking in stereotypes. Are you ready?


Chinese Painting
April 10, 2pm – 3:30pm
CI Mason Reading Room: East Building Room 129
Sponsored by: Confucius Institute at Mason

Learn how to paint swallows using Chinese painting techniques at this weekly workshop held at the Confucius Institute in East Building Room 129. All levels welcome!!


iWeek Closing Ceremony
April 11, 5:30pm – 7pm
CFA Lobby
Sponsored by: Student Involvement, OIPS

Join us for a complimentary taste around the world to celebrate another successful iWeek. This reception will take place before our signature event, the International Dance Competition!


iWeek Dance Competition
April 11, 7pm
CFA
Sponsored by: Student Involvement, OIPS

Join us as Mason’s international student clubs present dances from around the world in this colorful and lively competition! Come out and support the participating teams and individuals competing in this year's event. Get your ticket at the Center for the Arts Ticket Box Office or the Office of Student Involvement (HUB, 2300)!


Tai Chi
April 12, 10am – 11am
The MIX @ Fenwick
Sponsored by: Confucius Institute at Mason

Learn the movements of Tai Chi with instructors from Beijing at this weekly session at The MIX@Fenwick


Make your own Chinese Rabbit Lord out of clay
April 12, 12pm – 1:30pm
CI Mason Reading Room: East Building Room 129
Sponsored by: Confucius Institute at Mason

Make your own Chinese Rabbit Lord out of clay at the Confucius Institute in East Building Room 129.


Chinese Game Club
April 12, 2pm – 3:30pm
CI Mason Reading Room: East Building Room 129
Sponsored by: Confucius Institute at Mason

Drop in every Friday afternoon to play games like mahjong, Go and Chinese chess at the Confucius Institute in East Building, Room 129. All are welcome!


Africa Night - Flight 54: Our Journey Home
April 12, 6pm – 8pm
Dewberry Hall
Sponsored by: African Student Association

Africa Night is a cultural night filled with various performances that highlight Africa's beauty through fashion, dance, and music. We invite Mason's community to be a part of our annual African showcase.


Cricket Tournament
April 12, 7pm – 11:30pm
RAC Field
Sponsored by: Mason Recreation

Event registration and information to be announced.


Africa Night - Final Destination
April 12, 9pm – 1am
Dewberry Hall
Sponsored by: African Student Association

The Africa Night after party will provide a safe space for students to continue a night of fun following our cultural night.


Global Prom
April 13, 7pm-11pm
Whitetop
Sponsored by: International Friendship Connection

Global Prom is coming back to Mason! Grab your suit and tie, wear your most beautiful gown, because we are having an American style prom - in college! There will be FREE food, music, photo booth, and, of course, a dance floor! Plus, the best part will be picking prom king and queen! Come out, celebrate, and enjoy a night in the city with your friends at this formal event.