Celebrating Culture, Building Bonds
Join now

The Burmese Culture Society is a community organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Myanmar (Burma). The society serves as a gathering place for people of Burmese descent and those interested in Burmese culture, fostering a sense of unity and pride in their shared heritage. Through events, educational programs, and cultural exchanges, the society highlights traditional practices, language, art, music, and cuisine. It also plays a vital role in supporting the inclusion of all of Myanmar’s states by providing a space for cultural expression and encouraging intergenerational connections, ensuring that the vibrant traditions of Myanmar can be reminisced for students abroad..

Events

Festival of Light: Burmese Lantern Making
16/11/2026 | 12:00 - 16:00

Create your own traditional Burmese lantern and help light up UCL!

Join Burmese Society for a hands-on lantern-making workshop inspired by Myanmar's Festival of Lights! Learn about Burmese cultural traditions, get creative and make a beautiful lantern that will become part of our International Festival light installation in the Main Quad.

What can you expect?

  • Discover Burmese traditions: Learn