UBC Asian Studies cordially invite you to the highly anticipated annual Welcome Back Night on Oct 5. Come and learn more about the Asian Studies programs while joining our community in celebrating Asian cultures and languages.
You’ll have the chance to meet with the faculty, staff and mingle with other students during an evening filled with fun activities and food!
Also check out our Asian Language and Culture Program booths to play cultural games, try out traditional instruments, test your Asian language knowledge and stand the chance to win raffle prizes (Asian Studies Merchandise)!
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (PT)
Location: Auditorium, UBC Asian Centre, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver (map here)
Price: Free
Open to all UBC students! Light refreshment will be served.
Registration is required and on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration is now closed – walk-ins may be accepted depending on capacity.
Booths Details:
Here’s a sneak peek at what the Asian Language and Culture Program booths have to offer!
Arabic, Hindi-Urdu and Persian: Get a preview of the language programs by learning to write your name in all three languages.
Chinese: Join a spinning game and play the traditional Chinese national sport of shuttlecock, Jianzi.
Cantonese: Learn and use your strategy skills in the tile game of Mahjong.
Japanese: Come and play traditional Japanese games Fukuwarai and Yo-yo Balloon Fishing, and have a hearty laugh together!
Korean: Learn the paper craft of folding a Hanbok, traditional Korean costume, or even better, have the opportunity to try one on!
Sanskrit: Test your knowledge with the Sanskrit Trivia Quiz.
Tibetan: Grow your creative skills by practicing Tibetan calligraphy here at this booth.
Asian Studies Office: Meet your advisor and get to know the university resources available to students.