Xiaohongshu
- Hosted by Burmese Society
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 about Myanmar's Festival of Lights and the cultural significance of lanterns.
- Make your own lantern: Get creative with colours, patterns and decorations, with guidance from Burmese Society.
- Light up the Quad: Your finished lantern will be illuminated with a mini LED light and added to our Festival of Light installation for students to enjoy throughout the week.
This workshop is part of our Festival of Light Crafternoon, alongside Origami Society, and diya painting. No experience needed, and you don't need to be Burmese or know anything about Myanmar's culture to join in. Everyone is welcome!
What you need to know
When: Monday 16 November 2026, 12:00–16:00
Where: Yellow and Haldane Rooms, North Cloister, Wilkins Building
Who: All UCL students and staff are welcome
What to bring: Nothing! All materials will be provided.
Accessibility
The workshop takes place indoors with seated craft activities. You can take part at your own pace and no previous crafting experience is required. If you have any accessibility requirements or questions, please contact us ahead of the event.
Got questions?
Contact the Intercultural Engagement Team at [email protected].
The Yellow and Haldane Rooms are located on the ground floor of UCL's Wilkins Building and are wheelchair accessible. The workshop will have tables and chairs for seated crafting, with space for wheelchair users to participate.