Global Light Procession
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Global Light Procession
Get involved and celebrate our global campus!
Wed 13 November 2024
On campus
5pm - 6.30pm
What is the Global Light Procession?
Are you ready to light up the night and celebrate the vibrant cultures that make our campus a global community? We’re calling all students to take part in the International Light Procession, a dazzling event that will be the highlight of One World Week! We'll be making our way through central campus spaces accompanied by student musicians.You can take part as an individual or as part of a student society.
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Join a Workshop!
Anyone can get involved in making their own props for the procession. If you are not part of a student society and you would like to be in the procession, read on!
We're teaming up with Warwick Arts Centre and the Students Union to bring you a mix of workshops and support to celebrate our global community!
Join us at Warwick Arts Centre's 'Workshop Wednesdays' from 1.30-4pm and work with friendly and professional artists to make your preparations for the big day!
Workshop Wednesday: Global Procession Prop Making
Wednesday 16th October
Wednesday 23rd October
Wednesday 6th November
Wednesday 13th November
Warwick Arts Centre, Foyer
1.30-4pm
All Materials Provided.
Free, Drop-In.
Student Society Call Out
Why Participate?
This is your chance to:
- Showcase Your Culture: Share your culture with the university community by designing, making and parading your own props, all with the help of professional artists.
- Collaborate Creatively: Work alongside renowned artists and fellow societies to create stunning illuminated props and a collaborative procession. No special art skills required!
- Unite and Inspire: Be part of an event that celebrates diversity, fosters community spirit, and inspires everyone to embrace the beauty of our multicultural world.
What’s in It for You?
- £250 for Materials: Each society will receive funding to create spectacular illuminated props.
- Expert Workshops: Gain exclusive access to workshops with professional artists from the Mixed Rage Collective, helping you perfect your movement and making skills.
- Spotlight Performance: be central to a mesmerizing procession that will weave through the heart of campus to Senate Lawn.
Who Can Join?
- Maximum of 6 Societies: We’re looking for a dynamic mix of at least 2 UK-based and 4 international societies.
- Open to All Cultures: Whether your focus is dance, music, traditional dress, or cultural fusion, we want to see what makes your society unique! We’ll select a mix of student societies to give the procession project a broad range of representation; we'll also prioritize societies that can attend all the essential planning sessions and workshops.
- Individuals can participate by attending workshops and joining the parade on the day; drop by!
How to Apply
Ready to shine? Complete our quick and easy application questionnaire to tell us about your society.
We'll need members from your society to attend four meetings, one rehearsal, four workshops, and the procession on November 13th from 5 pm to 6.30 pm.
Submit your Student Society expression of interest by clicking the button below.