International Week is November 14-17, 2016
UH West Oʻahu’s International Week runs from Nov. 14 through Nov. 17, featuring Filipino Day on Monday, Nov. 14, Hawaiian Day on Tuesday, Nov. 15, Japanese Day on Wednesday, Nov. 16, and Korean Day on Thursday, Nov. 17. Open to UHWO students, faculty, and staff, International Education Week gives UHWO’s students and educators the opportunity to highlight the importance of international education and exchange. Participate in cultural exchange, activities, and learning opportunities all week long!
The following schedule includes the activities offered during International Week.
Monday, Nov. 14: Filipino Day, UHWO Dining Hall
11 – 11:20 a.m. Cultural Performance by UHWO Ilokano Class
11:30 – 11:40 a.m. Cultural Performance by UHWO Ilokano Class
11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Filipino Games and Giveaway Prizes
12:40 – 1:30 p.m. Tinikiling Demonstration and Activity
Tuesday, Nov. 15: Hawaiian Day, UHWO Dining Hall
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hawaiian Games and Workshops (Lei making, Kapala, Tea Laau, Awa Tasting, indoor Makahiki Games)
11 a.m. Oli – Mele Honouliuli
11:50 p.m. Educational Tools Demonstration
Noon – 12:15 p.m. PIKO Project Highlights
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Uheuhene Performance
1:20 p.m. Kahiau Hawaiian Club Highlights
1:25 p.m. Pueo Scholars Highlights
1:30 p.m. Service Learning Highlights
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Uheuhene Performance
2:45 p.m. Educational Tools presentation, Announcements
Wednesday, Nov. 16: Japanese Day, Hawaii Tokai International College Auditorium
11 – 11:30 a.m. Japanese Tea Ceremony and Demonstration
11:30 a.m. – noon Japanese Business Etiquette Workshop
Noon – 12:30 p.m. Taiko Drum Performance featuring Dragon Beat
12:30 – 1 p.m. Taiko Drum Workshop with Dragon Beat
1 – 1:10 p.m. One Thousand Cranes Display
1:10 – 1:20 p.m. Kimono Day Presentation
1:20 – 1:40 p.m. Judo Demonstration
1:40 – 2 p.m. Kendo Demonstration
2 – 2:45 p.m. Lecture with UHWO Professor Jayson Chun
Thursday, Nov. 17: Korean Day, UHWO Dining Hall
11 – 11:50 a.m. Korean Food Talk with Bab Cha Food Truck
11:50 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Han Bok Display
12:40 – 1:30 p.m. Yun no ri Korean Traditional Game
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Korean Neo-Tradition Trend Presentation