June 19 & 20, 2009
Waseda Global Festival 2009
Celebrate our cultural diversity!
Love the world!
The Waseda Global Festival is a two day celebration of world culture, here at Waseda. It's your chance to discover and experience the different regions of the globe, all in the one place! With numerous displays, performances, activities, and even a singing competition, there's something for everyone!
Free admission!
Open to all students, faculty & staff members, and the general public
Laugh!
Kaishi Katsura's English Rakugo
"Laughter is our common language!"
～Bringing traditional Japanese comedy to the world～
Experience the unique humor of Japanese Rakugo by a popular Rakugo master... in English!
Date & time: June 19th (fri)
Doors open at 4:10pm, Performance starts at 4:40pm (approx. finishing time: 5:50pm)
Venue: Okuma Small Auditorium
For more information (including registration), please click here!
Dance!
Waseda International Festival
International and local Waseda students join forces to bring you a multinational dance extravaganza!
Date & time: June 19th (fri)
Doors open at 6:00pm, Performance starts at 6:30pm
Venue: Okuma Auditorium
For more information, please click here!
Love the World! (@ Okuma Garden House)
Cultural exchange clubs at Waseda unite! Experience international travel, food, music, study abroad programs, traditional costume and much more, all under the one roof!
Date & time: June 20th (sat) 1:00-6:00pm (come and go as you please)
Place: 1st and 2nd floors, Okuma Garden House
For more information, please click here!
Showtime!
The spectacular grand finale of WGF, which will include a variety of live music and dance performances from around the globe. Not to be missed!
Date & Time: June 20th (sat)
Doors open at 5:30pm, Performance starts at 6:00pm
Place: Okuma Auditorium
Performances from: JYONGRI, R&B artist Sonic, Shockers, Latin American Association, Korea Traditional Entertainment Club
Shinawi, Hawaiian Dance Club, Tokyo-Hanabi, Odori-Zamurai, and more!
For more information, please click here!
WGF is held in cooperation with the following groups and organizations:
- Waseda International Club (WIC)
Established in 1956, WIC organize many different events throughout the year to encourage cross-cultural exchange and understanding. - NIJI NO KAI (International Communications Club)
Over 150 members from a variety of backgrounds interested in cultural exchange, studying abroad,
and learning new languages make up the colorful NIJI NO KAI! - Waseda International Festival (WIF)
WIF offers both international and local students the chance to form friendships while working together
towards a common goal. - Waseda Illumination Project (WIP)
Lighting up the community around Waseda! - Chinese Student Association
Providing friendship and support to the Chinese student community at Waseda. - Waseda Taiwanese Student Association (WTSA)
Run by students from Taiwan currently studying at Waseda. - Waseda International Day (WID)
A new cross-cultural exchange club at Waseda, formed in 2009. - "Astro Boy Money"
A project aimed at revitalizing the local community around Takadanobaba and Waseda.
Open Education Center
Center for International Education
The Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center (WAVOC)
Click here for PDF version of the event poster!
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Inquiries： TEL: 03-5286-3990 E-mail: wgf@list.waseda.jp
