Arts and culture

World Week for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development

Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 - Friday 29 May 2026
Location: Check locations in the link of the activity

To mark the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21, LeidenGlobal organises the World Week for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development from 19-29 May 2026.

Proclaimed by UNESCO, this international day highlights the power of cultural diversity in building stronger, more inclusive societies. Cultural diversity helps bringing people together. By encouraging dialogue and understanding between cultures, we can build stronger connections, reduce divisions, and create more inclusive communities. Throughout the week, we celebrate the richness of the world's cultures while acknowledging the crucial role of intercultural dialogue through several initiatives. Cultural diversity is more than a source of inspiration, it is essential for peace, social cohesion, and sustainable development.

Join us in celebrating diversity, bridging cultures, and shaping a more inclusive future for all:

19 May - Kick Off Wereldweek & Expositie met highlights uit de Wereldwandeling 'Sporen van het Midden-Oosten in Leiden', (NL) door LeidenGlobal

19 May - 5 June - Exhibition 'Heritage on the Move' (ENG & NL) by LeidenGlobal

19 May - Book Launch & Opening Exhibition 'Cycling Cities' (ENG) by the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology

21 May - Hybrid lecture: Intersecting Vice & Heritage at a Former Red-Light District in Surabaya (ENG) by IIAS

21 May - LeidenGlobal Dialogues | Indigo: A conversation across cultures (ENG) by LeidenGlobal & IIAS

21 May - Lecture | Leidse bespiegelingen - Filosofie en Sport; spel, lichaam en politiek (NL) door en bij de Faculteit Geesteswetenschappen, Universiteit Leiden

26 May - Hybrid Lecture | Letter en Geest-lezing Experiences of Migration, A Pedagogy of Fiction (NL) met Odile Heynders, door en bij de Faculteit Geesteswetenschappen, Universiteit Leiden

27 May - Current Affairs Lecture by Nadia Bouras (NL) door LeidenGlobal & Leiden Kennisstad bij BplusC ism Universiteit Leiden (TBA)

28 May - Lezing | F.W. von Bissing en zijn verzameling Egyptische oudheden (NL) door NINO / EOL

28 May - Online Lecture | How to Care for a River? (ENG) - by IIAS

29 May - Book presentation 'Sushi eet je met je handen' (NL) door LeidenGlobal & Leiden Asia Centre bij de UB Leiden