The Global Illuminations Procession
Wednesday 19 Nov, 1:30 pm - 7 pm, Central Campus
Walk and celebrate with us...
Join us for a dazzling international light procession as one of Warwick's main 60th Anniversary events, where you’re invited to join the rest of the Warwick community and create a luminous display, winding through the heart of campus.
Event Schedule
We'll have a fun packed day for you, with ways to get creative, meet new people, share your culture and learn about others. Including;
Creative Workshops
1:30-4:30pm. Please come early, last entry 30 mins before the end of each workshop.
Central & Eastern European Traditions with Tereza Bušková
1:30-4:30pm, Warwick Arts Centre
Join Tereza Bušková to explore Eastern European folk traditions by contributing to a costume that will take centre stage for the procession, and make your own creation to take away and use throughout the procession as we light up the night and celebrate our global culture!
Reflect & Refract: Wearable Decorations with Taiba Akhtar
1:30-4:30pm Faculty of Arts Agora
Explore printing techniques to decorate your own wearable accessory for the procession.
Use colours and materials that echo winter traditions from across the world.
Glow Your Own Way: DIY Paper Lanterns with Frances Yeung
1:30-4pm Copper Rooms 2, Warwick SU
Come along to make your mark, design your own tracing paper creation and turn them into lantern to carry in the procession!
Plus...
Global Fair
Rootes Restaurant, 1pm - 4pm
Speak to exhibitors about international opportunities, including studying abroad, volunteering, working abroad and make a lantern! Find out more
Food Trucks
Piazza
Food vendors with a range of cuisines from across the world on stand bye for a lunchtime treat or a hot drink to fuel your walk.
Exhibition: Takuro Kuwata, Tea Bowl Punk
1:30pm-7pm, Mead Gallery
Explore the fusion of traditional Japanese ceramics and contemporary artistry in, the first UK solo exhibition by renowned artist Takuro Kuwata.
UV Face Painting
1:30-4:30pm, Piazza
Give yourself a free glow up with our talented UV face painters.
Mindfulness Activity: Contemplating Light
4pm- 4:45pm, The Chaplaincy Lawn Labyrinth
Take a moment to pause, reflect, and find calm. Guided by the Chaplaincy team, use this peaceful space to explore mindfulness and contemplation through light. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking for a quiet moment amid the bustle, this gentle journey offers clarity and calm for all.
Procession
Piazza, 5pm
Join us for the main event at 5pm in the piazza!
Expect more details soon on the route, performances and what to expect!
***PLEASE BE AWARE: The route will contain strobing lights, lasers and haze.
There will be a lot of loud music and a noise long the route. Please get in touch if this is a concern so we can advise which sections of the route to be aware of.
There will be filming and photography taking place throughout the route.
Useful FAQ's
If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to
Get Ready with Us...
We've teamed up with our friends and collaborators who are hosting workshops for you to explore your culture, get creative and join in.
Workshop Wednesday: Eastern European Folk Traditions with Tereza Bušková
Wed 12 Nov, 1:30-4pm
Warwick Arts Centre, Foyer
Join Tereza Bušková to explore Central and Eastern European folk traditions in the run-up to the Global Illuminations Procession on 19th November. Contribute to a costume that will take centre stage for the procession, and make your own creation to take away.
Online Lantern Making Workshop
Want to make your own lantern from home?
🎬 Watch our DIY Lantern-Making Video and create something to carry with you in the procession!
Be a Student Performer in the Global Illuminations Procession!
We’re looking for students with a flair for performance to help bring the procession to life! Animate props, puppets, and wearable artworks as we light up campus together.
What’s involved?
- Enthusiasm, movement, and a willingness to engage with props or light-based costume pieces
No prior experience with parades or physical theatre needed—just an openness to get involved. Interested?
The journey so far...
We’ve had an incredible year of creativity and collaboration. Here's a glimpse at what we've already made together:
Origami Snake
Led by artist Frances Yeung, students used origami techniques to help build a giant snake in honour of the Chinese Year of the Snake.
The Macaw
The Latin American and Portuguese Speaking Societies teamed up to celebrate Carnaval by building a bold, vibrant macaw. Artist Benny Semp created the structure, and students added the decoration and flair.
“It wasn’t just about crafting a prop, it was about really getting into the heart of Carnaval. The energy was amazing.”
– Milagros Garcia Marroquin
The Tiger
Artist Benny Semp helped students from the Warwick Indian Forum to create THIS striking, large-scale tiger head inspired by the WIF logo. The students hard a ROARsome time decorating its features and pattern.
The Bear
Student joined artist collective Creative Factory to create a Bear to represent Warwick in the procession.
Students also decorated and contributed to a Giant 60th lantern to celebrative Warwick's 60th Year!
📩 Got Questions?
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