From West to East: Encounters of Languages and Cultures

DAY 1 · TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Goriška Library France Bevk
5:30 PM
Solemn opening of the festival and exhibition of photographer Minea Vrabl.
6:00 PM
From West to East: Cultural and Educational Paths of Connection
Round table with Lucija Sila / GO! 2025 and Maja Prešeren / College of Applied Sciences Sežana
The discussion will be moderated by Petra Godeša.
DAY 2 · WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Goriška Library France Bevk
10:00 AM
Kamishibai – Stories That Travel
Kamishibai storytelling with Gordana Magdalenić
5:00 PM
Between Two Worlds: Life Between Slovenia and the East
Conversation with Dr. Andrej Bekeš, professor and founder of the Department of Asian Studies at the Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana.
The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Megi Rožič.
6:00 PM
China Between Tradition and Modernity
Conversation with Severin Lorenčič
The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Klemen Senica.
DAY 3 · THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
Goriška Library France Bevk
10:00 AM
Ekovas as a Laboratory for a Different Life: Stories from Communities in Asia
Workshop for students with Dr. Petra Čarman, who lives and works in Thailand.
4:00 PM
First Steps in Japanese
Beginner Japanese course for adults with Maša Lancner.
Registration required at infoimanalab@gmail.com.
5:00 PM
Yoga as a Relational Practice
Class led by Maja Dakskobler.
Registration required at infoimanalab@gmail.com.
5:30 PM
12 Years in Korea: Between Everyday Life, Language, and Culture
Conversation with Jasna Klemenc, who lived in Korea for 12 years.
The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Klemen Senica.
DAY 4 · FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
Klub Teater
8:00 PM