Join us for the film screening of Yuli, a biopic that follows Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta, a rebellious Havana boy pushed into ballet by his father, who overcomes hardship, prejudice, and self-doubt to become one of the world's most celebrated ballet stars. Language: Spanish | Subtitles: English This event is held in collaboration with the Instituto...
Join Ukrainian children's author, poet and translator Kateryna Mikhalitsyna for an interactive workshop exploring the world of picture books. Aimed at pupils aged 7-14, this engaging session will introduce pupils to storytelling, illustration and reading for pleasure through a selection of picture books, including Kateryna's latest work, Summertime on the Island. Pupils will also take...
Curious about Mongolian language and culture? Join us for an interactive journey into the rich traditions of Mongolian communities! Discover the beauty of traditional Mongolian writing, learn some everyday expressions, and explore how language connects with music, dance, storytelling and cultural heritage. From the legendary Jangar epic to the distinctive sounds of traditional Mongolian music...
Join us for an afternoon celebrating Mongolian music, dance and living cultural heritage! Presented in four chapters — Origins, Home, Celebration and Friendship — this special event takes audiences on a journey through the stories, sounds and traditions of Mongolian communities. Experience the distinctive sounds of the morin khuur (horse-head fiddle), traditional Mongolian folk songs,...
This session explores bilingualism and bilingual education, answers common questions, and gives participants a chance to share experiences and discuss the benefits and challenges of being bilingual. Bilingualism and bilingual education Dr. Conceição Pereira (Newcastle University – Camões, I.P.) In a globalised world characterised by constant communication in many different languages, speaking more than one language...