Languages & Cultures

Cultures & Languages | Zoom
This workshop will explore key strategies for fostering healthy and successful relationships between students and their academic advisors and professors. Topics will include how ask your professor for help, how to request letters of recommendation, and how to write emails in the appropriate style and language. Register here

Cultures & Languages | Decio Faculty Hall 3rd Floor
Come and enjoy pizza and Italian culture trivia with your favorite Italian faculty and fellow students!

Cultures & Languages | Chapel of Christ the Teacher
Please join us as we celebrate Christ with a Mass and liturgy in Kiwahili. Guidance in both English and Kiswahili will be provided. Join us for a social gathering after Mass. Officiant: Fr. David Kashangaki, CSC from Kenya. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Eva Hoeckner (ehoeckn2@nd.edu). Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry.

Cultures & Languages | Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
Join the Chinese department to celebrate Chinese New Year! Enjoy authentic Chinese culture, food, friends, and fun!

Cultures & Languages | Hesburgh Collaboration Hub
Join the Multi-Language Reading Club for an hour of fun reading in the language of your choosing! Bring a foreign language book, magazine, or newspaper or read one from the library collection.

Cultures & Languages | Decio Commons
Create your own lucky animal charms inspired by the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Discover the charm of the Chinese zodiac through hands-on crafting! In this workshop, participants will create their own mini charms using air-dry clay, shaping their favorite zodiac animal and adding personal details. Learn a bit about the zodiac’s cultural significance while designing keepsakes you can take home.

Cultures & Languages | Decio 151
Join the Italian Club and decorate your own Carnival mask. Everyone welcome!

Cultures & Languages | Decio Commons
Visit the Spanish club during the Culture Fair of our annual Language & Culture Week and learn how to make Papel Picado, a traditional Mexican paper craft. Sponsored by the Spanish Club and the Spanish Program at Notre Dame.

Cultures & Languages | Decio Commons
Visitors will be invited to learn about Kendama (a Japanese skill toy), origami, and nurie (Japanese picture coloring) with the Notre Dame Japan Club during the Culture Fair!

Cultures & Languages | Decio 151
Traditional Chinese painting stands as one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions globally. This art form employs techniques akin to calligraphy, utilizing a brush dipped in either black ink or colored pigments. Much like calligraphy, the preferred mediums for these paintings are typically paper and silk. Discover the allure of this timeless art during Language & Culture Week by joining us in a hands-on exploration. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of traditional Chinese painting, where the brush becomes a conduit for artistic expression. Join Professor Jincheng Liu for a workshop on traditional Chinese painting during LCW’s Culture Fair.

Cultures & Languages | Decio Faculty Hall 3rd Floor
"Liquid gold" in Italy primarily refers to its prized Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Come try it for yourself during Language & Culture Week!

Cultures & Languages | Decio Commons
The Spanish Tertulia (gathering with students) gives you an opportunity to improve your Spanish conversation skills, learn about the Spanish Program at Notre Dame, and enjoy Spanish culture. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Prof. Francalanci (lfrancal@nd.edu) or Prof. Ruiz García (mruizga2@nd.edu). This event is part of the Language & Culture Week experience, and sponsored by the Spanish Program.

Cultures & Languages | Decio 131
Experience Seollal — Learn how Koreans greet elders, explore the New Year’s gift money tradition, and decorate your own fortune pouch. Celebrate Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, through a warm and interactive cultural session! Learn how Koreans perform 세배 (sebae) to greet elders, explore the meaning of 세뱃돈 (sebaetdon) — the New Year’s money given with blessings — and discover how this tradition reflects respect and good wishes. Participants will then color their own 복주머니 (fortune pouch) and bring it to the front to receive a piece of our “Sweet Sebaetdon,” a chocolate treat inspired by the real tradition. All levels welcome. Join us for a joyful New Year experience filled with respect, learning, creativity, and something sweet!

Cultures & Languages | LaBar Performance Hall
Ingredients: Teamwork. Creativity. Focus. Energy. Passion. Combine and then add precision choreography, catchy tunes, and an enthusiastic audience. And that is K-pop! See the ASCEND LinkTree for more information. Sponsored by the Korean Program in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and the CSLC.

Cultures & Languages | O'Neill Hall of Music, LaBar Performance Hall
Come see Ballet Folklorico Azul y Oro performed by BFAYO at the World Music & Dance Fest during LCW!

Cultures & Languages | O'Neill Hall of Music, LaBar Performance Hall
Join the Chinese Singing Club for their performance during Music & Dance Fest 2026!

Cultures & Languages | LaBar Performance Hall
Don't miss your chance to see this celebration of African cultural heritage at LCW's World Music & Dance Fest! Dance Africa is a dance group at Notre Dame that focuses on improving African cultural representation on campus through dance. The Dance Africa group comes together to practice and perform authentically African modern dances to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of art on the African continent.

Cultures & Languages | LaBar Performance
Samulnori (사물놀이) is a Korean traditional percussion music performed by an ensemble of four Korean musical instruments. The musical presentation will be enhanced by Korean Mask Dances. Come watch this magical performance during the World Music & Dance Fest on Thursday, February 12. Sponsored by the Korean Program in Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and the CSLC.

Cultures & Languages | LaBar Performance Hall
Join the Mariachi Extravaganza event during Music & Dance Festival on February 12, 2026. Sponsored by the Spanish Program at Notre Dame and the CSLC.

Cultures & Languages | LaBar Performance Hall
Love? Heartbreak? Social issues? Tell the story in dance! RitmoND will do a short performance of this unique dancing style that has evolved from its sensual African/Spanish origins in the Dominican Republic to a variety of dance styles that connect rhythm and movement. It is now enjoyed throughout the world! The performance during LCW's World Music & Dance Fest will be followed by an introductory workshop where you can learn to dance the Bachata! RitmoND is Notre Dame's newest Latin dancing club, which incorporates a range of styles of dance found across the globe! RitmoND was created to provide a space for students to come together to learn and perform various Latin dancing styles, while gaining and sharing a greater appreciation for Latino culture along the way. As a club we offer weekly dance practices, multiple dance workshops led by local and international instructors (Bachata, Merengue, Salsa, Flamenco, and Cumbia to date), dance socials, Salsa Nights, and other exciting events! Make sure to follow our Instagram @ritmo_nd or check out our page on NDCentral to stay up-to-date with the latest!