Around 4,000 international students and doctoral candidates are studying at the University of Warsaw. Most come from Ukraine, Belarus, China and Turkey, but also from India, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. On 21st May, the University is organising the “Miasteczko na Styku Kultur – Cultural HotSpot” festival for the fifth time. 

For several years now, the Welcome Point team at the University of Warsaw, in collaboration with the Volunteer Centre of UW, the UW Student Union and the Student Union of the UW Faculty of Asian and African Cultures (formerly the Faculty of Oriental Studies), has been organising the “Miasteczko na Styku Kultur – Cultural HotSpot” festival. This is an event during which international students – who make up a significant part of the academic community – can showcase their cultures (traditions, language, music and cuisine).

The festival will take place on 21st May this year – for the fifth time. Each edition helps to bring international students closer to the wider University community. This year, the festival returns with a new formula – participants will focus on cultural activities, and an evening accompanying event will also be organised.

The event was inspired by the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, celebrated on 21st May, and serves as an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity of our academic community together.