2025 | Monday, April 21 - Friday, April 25
World Fest, a celebration of the cultural diversity on our campus, features in-person events to share cultures and community. World Fest is presented by the Caltech Y and the International Offices and with ASCIT for the Multicultural Fashion & Talent Show + International Food Fair. For assistance with event links, please email caltechy@caltech.edu.
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Monday, April 21 l 12:00 – 1:00 PM l Hameetman Multipurpose Room
South Korea and K-Culture with Ahhyeon Lee
Tuesday, April 22 l 12:00 – 1:00 PM l Hameetman Multipurpose Room.
South Korea is one-third smaller than California but has 20 million more people. That's why apartments have become the best option for most Koreans, and surprisingly, they're not just buildings – they're also places where birds come! With the song 'APT' by Rose and Bruno Mars, along with games from the Netflix show Squid Game, you will get a glimpse of K-Culture, with raffles at the end. Please, come to listen Ahhyeon Lee, who arrived to Pasadena almost one year ago with her two children and her husband who is a scientist at JPL.
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Wednesday April 23 l 12:00 – 1:00 PM l Hameetman Multipurpose Room.
The Netherlands and California: More Similar than You Think!
Thursday, April 24 l 12:00 – 1:00 PM l Hameetman Multipurpose Room.
Think the Netherlands is just windmills, tulips, and cheese? Think again! In this fun and engaging 30-minute presentation, discover the unexpected connections between the Netherlands and California, bust some common Dutch misconceptions, and explore the country's high-tech innovations, vibrant culture, and world-famous traditions.
Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even pick up a bit of Dutch—because there's so much more to the Netherlands than meets the eye! Please, come to listen Tjolina Proost, who arrived to Pasadena two and a half years ago with her husband who is a scientist at JPL, and now their two children.
International Food Fair + Multicultural Fashion & Talent Show
Friday, April 25 l 5:00-7:00 PM l Beckman Mall l More details to come.
Contact caltechy@caltech.edu if you have questions. Thanks to all who contributed to World Fest 2025!
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