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CHL is a hub of multidisciplinary scholars specialised in Asia & the Pacific.
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What a Week 1! 🌏✨ Immersia 2025 is halfway through — with music, food, art & connection already shared. Week 2 is next — see you there!

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September 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Immersia Prelude ✦ The Mongolian ger stands tall at ANU! 🌏

✨ Raised with tradition & connection, the ger is set for 2 weeks of stories, songs & culture at Immersia 2025. Participating in the setup, Julia said: “It was so satisfying to help raise it!”

Immersia kicks off 8 Sep! immersia.anu.edu.au
September 5, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Immersia presents Aussie Local Heroes Vanessa Brettell & Hannah Costello of Café Stepping Stone for stories of travel, culture & supporting migrant women. A night of food, poetry & connection!

8 Sep | HC Coombs Tea Room
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September 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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CHL Crosscurrents August 2025: mailchi.mp/.../chl-cros....

Welcome back to Crosscurrents! This month's edition is packed with lots of stories! Immersia is back; a heartfelt tribute; research stories and opinion pieces; and lots of news & event info!

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August 29, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Couldn’t get enough of Immersia 2024? Or are you new & curious?

We're back! Immersia 2025 is your ticket to games, food, music & culture from across Asia & the Pacific.

Don’t wait — register today!
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August 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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After a global career in public health, Dr Patricia Graves returned to study history and language at ANU. Her story is a bold reminder that curiosity doesn’t retire.

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July 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Anthropologist. Innovator. Olympic Collaborator: When Todd Harple first arrived at ANU, he was looking for more than just a PhD program. What he found was a lifelong framework for thinking, connecting, and innovating across disciplines and continents.

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June 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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June highlights from CHL: Tribute to Anthony Reid, Malaysian street art uncovered, Olympic anthropology & a student’s scholarship story. #CHLStories #Scholarship

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June 27, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Meet William Loughton—ANU graduate, cybersecurity engineer in Tokyo & inaugural recipient of the Carol Hayes Memorial Prize. His journey of bridging cultures through language & technology is truly inspiring.

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June 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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🎓 Language, culture, and student stories from the ANU School of Culture, History & Language — the May edition of CHL Crosscurrents is out now.

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May 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Did you know "shampoo" comes from Hindi "चाँपो", meaning head massage? Or that "pyjama" literally translates to "leg garment" (पाजामा)?
👉 Dive deeper into Hindi with our courses—discover the roots of the language hiding in plain sight: chl.anu.edu.au/language-hindi

#Hindi #languagelearning #india
May 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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👀 Bet you didn’t know Bangkok has the longest city name in the world!
👇 No wonder locals just say Krung Thep 😂

📚 Wanna speak Thai like a local and learn these fun cultural gems? Join our Thai course: chl.anu.edu.au/language-thai — it’s not just language, it’s an experience✨

#languagelearning #ANU
May 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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🥖Did you know? Bánh mì (Vietnamese baguette) comes from French influence? But “bánh” is a universe: think steamed buns, crispy pancakes, sticky rice cakes. 🌌🍚

Learn Vietnamese with us—where language meets deliciousness: chl.anu.edu.au/language-vie... ✨

#VietLanguage #BanhMi #languagelearning
May 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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ANU x U.S. Defense Dept turn WWII wreckage into hope.
Students will recover lost soldiers’ remains in PNG—archaeology meets diplomacy. Our students will excavate wreckage, engage communities, and learn diplomacy on the ground.
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May 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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🧐Did you know Hokkien opera (歌仔戲) isn’t just performance art—they’re about stories, traditions, and the soul of Taiwan and Minnan! At ANU, our courses blend linguistic mastery with Taiwan’s rich folklore and Minnan traditions.

✨Come and discover more information here: chl.anu.edu.au/language-tai...
April 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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👏 Welcome back to CHL Crosscurrents April 2025!
Click and discover what happened in our school this month: lnkd.in/gS2pg7t5

From academic articles to course opportunities, don't miss the news, latest updates and events we offer!
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#ANU
April 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Do you know these lovely curved characters were actually square at the beginning?
Burmese script started square on stone, got curvy on palm leaves because straight lines tore the pages.
Come and learn more about the Burmese language and culture with us: chl.anu.edu.au/language-bur...

#Burmese
April 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Happy #ChineseLanguageDay!

The journey of Chinese writing is epic:
➡️Oracle bones ➡️Bamboo slips ➡️Papermaking ➡️Movable type printing

Language carries culture. Writing carries time! It's time to learn Chinese with us: chl.anu.edu.au/language-mod...

#Chinese #ANU #languagelearning
April 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Yum Cha is where culture lives — and Cantonese is its voice.

If you want to go beyond just tasting dim sum, Har Gow and Pu'er Tea, start learning the language that brings it all to life!

😋Let's learn some Cantonese and go for the delicious food: chl.anu.edu.au/language-can...

#Yumcha #Cantonese
April 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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✨Do you know Tetum? The national language spoken by most Timorese it’s a cultural bridge to diplomacy, development, and unity in the region.
🌏Timor-Leste is stepping confidently into ASEAN — a big moment for one of Southeast Asia’s youngest nations!

Know more here: chl.anu.edu.au/language-tetum
April 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Hangul isn’t just an alphabet—it has a birthday! 🎂
Created by King Sejong the Great in 1443, Hangul was designed to make literacy easy for everyone.
🤗Maybe it’s time to learn Korean with us?

#Koreanlearning #ANU
April 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Thank you everyone who came to ANU open day and interact with us! It was a grate step Into a World of Languages & Culture!
If you’re ready to take the next step, ANU CHL offers world-class programs designed to help you thrive in a competitive job market and rapidly changing world.

#language #ANU
March 31, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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🌙✨ Eid Mubarak!

Wishing you joy, peace, and prosperity on this special day. May your celebrations be filled with love and laughter! 💛

#EidMubarak #ANU
March 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Indonesian isn’t just spoken — it resonates with history, identity, and unity.

Curious about the language that shaped a nation? Let’s learn together and dive into Indonesia’s vibrant culture!

Know more:

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#LearnIndonesian #CultureUnlocked
March 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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What if your signature wasn’t a scribble, but a personalized seal? In Japan, it’s a centuries-old tradition — and each one tells a story.

Curious to explore more?

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March 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM