Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University

This week’s comes from Clay Eaton during their trip to Hong Kong! From the vibrant signs to the bustling city life, this picture captures the city's energy. 🚐✨

Thanks for sharing, Clay!

This week’s comes from Clay Eaton during their trip to Tainan, Taiwan! This stunning shot of Yushan Baoguang Temple among green hills has us excited for summer. 🏯🌿

Thanks for sharing, Clay!

Semester-End Gala
Friday, May 1, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Lerner Room 569
Come enjoy delicious Korean food, exciting games, and a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members who share a passion for Korean arts and culture.

This week’s comes from Mingxi (Melody) Liu during their trip to Kyoto, Japan! This vibrant picture features the iconic torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. ⛩️🦊

Thanks for sharing, Melody!

Seo-Ye - Korean Calligraphy Workshop
Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm ET
Kent Hall, Room 522C

Authoritarian Absorption: The Transnational Remaking of Epidemic Politics in China - A Lecture Series
Thursday, April 23, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
International Affairs Building, Room 918 or Online via Zoom
For more information and to register:
https://weai.columbia.edu/events/authoritarian-absorption-transnational-remaking-epidemic-politics-china-0

Lessons from COVID-19 for Chinese Governance and State-Society Relations
Thursday, April 23, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET
International Affairs Building, Room 918 or Online via Zoom
For more information and to register: https://weai.columbia.edu/events/lessons-covid-19-chinese-governance-and-state-society-relation

Tibetan Education: Theory and Praxis - A Workshop
Friday, April 24, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm ET
148 Horace Mann, Teacher's College
For more information and to register: https://weai.columbia.edu/events/tibetan-education-theory-praxis-workshop

This week’s comes from Joel Moon during their trip to South Korea! This charming photo captures a traditional Korean hanok village glowing under evening lights. 🏮✨

Thanks for sharing, Joel!

US-PRC Defense Relations: Looking Back and Looking Forward - Lectures and Panels
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET International Affairs Building, Room 918, and online via Zoom
For more information and to register: https://weai.columbia.edu/events/us-prc-defense-relations-looking-back-and-looking-forward

Ghosts of the Present: Nationalism and the Sinitic Cosmopolitanism in the Medieval Far South - A conference
Friday, April 17, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm ET
Kent Hall, Room 403
For more information and to register:
https://www.columbiaucch.org/upcoming-events/ghosts-of-the-present-nationalism-and-the-sinitic-cosmopolitan