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International Cultural Festival

International Cultural Festival 2011

 

31,000 members from over 100 countries make us a really diverse union - something worth celebrating! International Cultural Festival is back this year hosting a week of activities and events to celebrate and showcase our international groups. 

 

 

What's On



Mon 6th February

ICF - Ong-bak: Muay Thai Warrior
noon - 2pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Taiwan Festival
2pm - 5pm
Riley Smith Hall
Get a taste of Taiwanese food, enjoy marvellous Taiwanese culture and have fun with exciting games.
ICF - Bachehay-e Aseman
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - To Be
5:30pm - 7:10pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Together
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Debating International Issues
6pm - 7pm
Miall Lecture Theatre, Baines Wing
An introduction to debating International issues in a UN format.
ICF - Women Without Men
7:30pm - 9:10pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Laskar Pelangi
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 4
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - L-Auberge Espegnole
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 2
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Shooting Dogs
7:30pm - 9:30pm
The Common Room
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Karoke
8pm - midnight
Old Bar
Come and sing you heart out in the Old Bar

Tue 7th February

Bangers and Mash at the Terrace
11am - 8pm
The Terrace
The Terrace will be serving bangers and mash all day in celebration of British day
International Film Festival - The Italian Job
11am - noon
Old Bar
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of British film today in the Old Bar - all films are free.
International Film Festival - East is East
1pm - 3pm
Old Bar
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Afternoon Tea in the Hidden Cafe
3pm - 4pm
The Hidden Cafe
Part of British day, come and enjoy a traditional cream tea in the Hidden Cafe
Internation Film Festival - Snatch
3pm - 5pm
Old Bar
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Copper Dragon Brewery Tour
5pm - 10pm
Meet at Leeds Train Station underneath the main departure boards
Part of British day this is a brilliant chance to look around a local real ale brewery
International Film Festival - Shaun of the Dead
5pm - 7pm
Old Bar
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Garden State
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Common Room
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Persepolis
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Middle Eastern Mosaic
5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Treehouse
Join the Islamic society in a class on how to make traditional plaster mosaic patterns of the Middle East
ICF - The Motorcycle Diaries
6pm - 8:15pm
Cinema (LT2.31) Clothworkers North
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
ICF - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
7pm - 9:30pm
Old Bar
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Ceilidh
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Riley Smith Hall
Part of British day - join Folk Soc for an evening of Traditional Celtic dancing with live music
ICF - The Kite Runner
7:30pm - 9:45pm
Meeting Room 2
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Politiki Kouzina
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - The Adventists
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - The First Grader
7:30pm - 9:15pm
Meeting Room 4
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
ICF - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
9:30pm - 11:30pm
Old Bar
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.

Wed 8th February

Libyan Cultural Day
11am - 4pm
Riley Smith Hall
The Libyan society introduce a day of events celebrating their rich cultural history.
Green Room Open Day
noon - 5pm
The Green Room, behind the Edge
Tour the University of Leeds' dedicated islamic prayer room.
Postgrads Ice Breaker
5pm - 7pm
LUU Lounge
Meet fellow Postgrad students from around the world.
IFF - The Kingdom of Solomon
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Oh My God
5:30pm - 7:30pm
LUU Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - The Tree of Life
5:30pm - 7:15pm
The Common Room
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Black Natural Hair Workshop
6pm - 7pm
Meeting Room 6
Come and join us as we explore the beauty of black natural hair.
Poetry Slam
7pm - 8:30pm
Riley Smith Hall
Exploring different cultures through a series of short, witty and through-provoking spoken word performances
Around the World in Henna Days
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 6
Learn the different henna styles and try them out.
International Film Festival - History Boys
7:30pm - 10pm
The Common Room
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International film Festival - Kama Sutra
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Meeting room 5, LUU
a tale of love
International Film Festival - Merong Mahawangsa
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 2
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Okuribito
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.

Thu 9th February

I-Fiesta
11am - 4pm
LUU Foyer
The Vegetarian Food, Food, and Mexican Societies present a festival of world food.
Adowa: The Ghanaian Royal Dance
2pm - 6pm
LUU room 3
Come and try your hands at a few steps and learn about the origin of the dance.
Once Upon a Time
2pm - 4pm
Hidden Cafe
The International Cultural Ambassadors present a storytelling workshop with an global twist.
IFF - Death at a Distance of Zero
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Homerun
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Seksmisja
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Trollhunter
6pm - 7:45pm
Clothworkers North, LT2.31
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
The Bollywood Show
7:15pm - 11pm
Riley Smith Hall
Come and join LTS for their sell out show of culture, dance and drama.
International Film Festival - I Am
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 4
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Little White Lies
7:30pm - 10:15pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Rang-e Khoda
7:30pm - 9pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Slumdog Millionaire
7:30pm - 9:30pm
The Common Room
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.

Fri 10th February

Global Citizens: Safe Spaces for Change
4pm - 7:30pm
The Treehouse
Hosted by the International Cultural Ambassadors. Share your opinions on global issues such as culture, media, and youth.
International Film Festival - Amores Perros
5:30pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room 6
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Hævnen
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Nujum Pak Belalang
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival are showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood - all films are free!
The Golden Thread of Gamelan
5:30pm - 6:30pm
LUU room 4
The Indonesian Society present the most favourite learning activities of Javanese Gamelan,The Golden Thread.
Poco-Poco Night
7pm - 10pm
LUU Common Room
Come join the Malaysian & Singaporean Society for Poco-poco dancing and food!
Cultural Showcase: Wedding Extravaganza
7:30pm - 10pm
Riley Smith Hall
The Culture Rep and Culture Assembly present an evening exploring the different ways in which global cultures celbrate marriage.
IFF - Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Life
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - The Counterfeiters
7:30pm - 9:15pm
Meeting Room 2
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Incendies
8pm - 10:15pm
The Treehouse
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.

Sat 11th February

International Film Festival - Goodbye Lenin
2pm - 4pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
IFF - Echoes of the Rainbow
4pm - 6pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Fanboys
5pm - 6:30pm
The Common Room
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Midnight in Paris
6pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - The King's Speech
8pm - 10pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.

Sun 12th February

World 5-a-side Football Tournament
10am - 2pm
Weetwood football pitches
A unisex competition for teams representing countries from around the world. Hosted by the Intercultural Ambassadors.
International Film Festival - Munna Bhai
1:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Beginners
4pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Potiche
6pm - 7:45pm
The Common Room
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Osuofia in London
6:30pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
IFF - Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
8pm - 10:15pm
The Common Room
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.

Tue 14th February

East African Dance, Music and Drumming
6:30pm - 8pm
The Treehouse, Union Building
Come and learn traditional and modern east African dance and drumming.

Thu 16th February

Middle Eastern Society Film Night
6pm - 8:30pm
LUU Common Room
Come and watch Amreeka, a hilarious film about a Palestinian family settling into life in the US, which will be followed by a culinary tour of the Middle East!

Fri 17th February

Make and Design your own Pinata
5pm - 8:30pm
Room 2, Level 2 in the union building
This is your opportunity to make and design your own piñata.

Mon 27th February

The Lemon Tree: Arabic Film Screening
6pm - 8pm
LUU Room 4
Middle Eastern Studies Society film screening

Sat 3rd March

Manchester Extravaganza
9:15am - 7pm
Manchester
A day trip to Manchester with a Latin and Spanish theme!

Wed 7th November

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