Miasteczko na styku kultur – Cultural HotSpot UW 2026

Get ready for the greatest multicultural event at the University of Warsaw. The fifth edition of Miasteczko na styku kultur – Cultural HotSpot UW is back!

The International Cooperation Commission of the UW Students’ Union’s Board, Welcome Point, The Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw and The Students’ Union of the Faculty of Asian and African Cultures invite you to discover the multicultural side of the University of Warsaw - 21 May 2026 – UW Main Campus.

We’re back with a brand-new format! This time, we’re focusing on cultural activities, and we’ve also prepared evening accompanying event for you.

During the event, you will be able to:

  • take part in workshops, cultural activities and games,
  • meet people from different cultures and student organisations,
  • explore cultural diversity and discover fascinating facts.

On the main stage, you can look forward to artistic performances. Board game enthusiasts will have the chance to play a special game through which they can learn plenty of interesting facts or test their knowledge. In the evening, we invite you to an outdoor cinema screening.

Visit our unique event!

→ Workshops and activities will change throughout the event — be sure to come back and enjoy new experiences!

21 May 2026 – UW Main Campus (Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28)
10:30–16:00 – Main event
19:00–22:00 – Open-air cinema

22 May 2026
20:00 - karaoke (Details on the Facebook event)

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10:30-12:00
Paint the Nazar: Discovering Türkiye’s Evil Eye Bead 
The Good Old Days – Taiwanese Traditional Childhood Games
Traditional Turkish Ebru Art Workshop
Ukrainian Vechornytsi: Games, Dance, and Pysanka Traditions
12:30-14:00
Łowicz Paper Cutouts: Simple Beauty, Shared Culture 
The Good Old Days – Taiwanese Traditional Childhood Games
Kazakh Nomadic Spirit: Hospitality, Games, and Traditions 
Straw Spiders” – Belarusian Salamianyja Pavuk
14:30-16:00
Colours of Hue: Imperial Motifs and Vietnamese Traditions 
Experiencing Turkish Culture Through Art and Performance.
El Pavo: A Folkloric Dance Game 
Nāda & Rasa: Experiencing Indian Music Through Sound, Emotion, and Form