Thulir (meaning Spring – In Tamil) is a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultures within our university community. This event will feature an evening of performances, exhibitions, food, and sports, showcasing the talents and traditions of our students. We aim to promote intercultural understanding, celebrate diversity, and provide a platform for students to share their heritage and talents. The event is open to all students and staff of Bielefeld University, and we anticipate approximately 300 attendees.
Call for Participants: Deadline June 8th!
We are seeking enthusiastic and talented students to participate in the following segments:
Dance Groups
We invite dance groups to showcase their cultural heritage through traditional or contemporary dance performances.
Performances should be approximately 5-7 minutes in length.
Special Emphasis: Preference will be given to groups that demonstrate intercultural collaboration. For example, a Salsa performance that includes students from diverse ethnic backgrounds beyond the typical Spanish/Latin American circle. We encourage creative interpretations and fusion performances that highlight the blending of cultures. Slots will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Poetry Recidal
We welcome students to share their original or favorite poems that celebrate cultural identity, diversity, or intercultural themes.
Each poetry recitation should be no longer than 3-5 minutes. Slots will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Translation has to be submitted in advance for the poems in English and German
Music/ Band Performances
We invite solo musicians, bands, and musical ensembles to perform music from various cultural traditions or original compositions that reflect diverse influences.
Performances should be approximately 5-7 minutes in length for solo acts, and 10-15 minutes for bands. Slots will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Photography Exhibition
We invite students to submit photographs that capture the essence of cultural diversity, intercultural interaction, or the beauty of different traditions.
Submissions should include a brief description (e.g., 2-3 sentences) explaining the context and significance of the photograph.
Specific guidelines for submission (e.g., format, size, number of prints) will be provided upon request. Selected photographs will be displayed in a dedicated exhibition area at the festival.
Sport tournaments
Football fives
Open to all skill levels and all genders. Teams can be mixed.
Registration deadline: End of May. Tournament Date (Tentative): June 8th.
Fixtures will be released in the last week of May.
Cricket
Open tournament!
Teams will consist of 10 players + 2 substitute players (10+2 format). Matches will be 10 overs per side.
Registration deadline: End of May. Tournament Date (Tentative): June 1st.
Fixtures will be released in the last week of May.
Food Stalls:
We invite students to propose food stalls showcasing dishes from their cultural backgrounds. Proposals should include:
A detailed description of the food items to be sold.
A description of the stall’s visual presentation (e.g., decorations, setup).
Any specific requirements (e.g., space, electricity).
Slots will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Details:
The deadline for registration for dance, poetry, music performances and photography exhibition is June 8th.
Interested participants should contact kultur (att) asta-bielefeld.de, visit our Instagram page for further information or fill out the following form:
