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NCTAN: The World of Origami

The World of Origami Intersection of Japanese culture, history, people, religion, society, and beyond Led by: Dr. Yumiko Ono, Instructor of World Languages, Western Carolina University Ms. Nanaka Okamura, Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator, Western Carolina University Probably, if you are … Read more

Film Screening: “Pushed Up the Mountain”

FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Come join the Carolina Asia Center and the UNC Department of Communication for a screening of the feature-length documentary Pushed Up the Mountain, directed by UNC's own Prof. Julia Haslett. PUSHED UP THE MOUNTAIN is a poetic and personal film … Read more

Global Career Night

FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Hear from a panel of phenomenal UNC alumni in globally focused careers! Panelists represent a variety of career options: government, private industry, NGOs, and more. They will share their professional journeys from studying at UNC, through the career searches, networking, … Read more

Vietnamese Spring Games

Cobb Residence Hall

Join our Vietnamese FLTA, Sunny Vo, in learning about games played in Vietnam! This event will take place on the 1st floor lobby of Cobb Residence Hall.

Event Series Hinamatsuri : Japanese Dolls Festival

Hinamatsuri : Japanese Dolls Festival

FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Hinamatsuri is a traditional Japanese festival to celebrate the health and prosperity of young women. The festivities include a traditional seven-tiered display of dolls representing women court attendants of the emperor in historical Japan. Come and join an interactive presentation … Read more

The Carolina Asia Center supports diverse Asia-related events. However, CAC co-sponsorship of any talk, seminar, documentary screening, film screening, performance or celebration does not constitute endorsement of or agreement with the views presented therein. As an academic institution, we value diverse perspectives that promote dialogue and understanding.