🌍One World Essex🌍
Get ready to travel the world without leaving campus ✈️🌎
One World Essex is a vibrant cultural celebration hosted by the Students’ Union — and this year’s event is proudly being hosted by VP Southend Rebecca and SU President Alex — bringing our amazing international community together through food, music, fashion and shared traditions from across the globe.
This event is all about celebrating diversity, embracing different cultures, and creating a welcoming space where everyone can connect, learn something new, and have fun.
Event Details
📍 Location: SU Lounge
⏰ Time: The event starts prompty at 6:30 sharp!!
🎟 Cost: TICKETS DROP ON MONDAY 2ND MARCH. This is a ticketed event! Tickets are just £1, which will include an international meal and drinks for everyone to enjoy. No ticket No Entry!
👗 Dress Code: Wear traditional clothing or bring a cultural item to showcase and celebrate your heritage
What to expect:
🍴 Food & Refreshments
We’ll be serving delicious cultural food from:
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Dub Kitchen
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Namaste Village
Full Menu coming soon ...
Plus, there’ll be a variety of international snacks and drinks to try throughout the event.
🎶 What’s Happening?
✨ An international music playlist curated by Anini (Colchester International SCO)
🎲 Interactive games like Musical Statues featuring global hits
📸 An international-themed photo backdrop with world flags and fun props
👗 Cultural Showcase - Wear traditional clothing or bring a cultural item to showcase and celebrate your heritage
✈️ Passport to the World
When you arrive, you’ll receive your very own paper “passport.”
As you explore different activity stations (food, photo backdrop, cultural displays), you’ll collect stamps or stickers along the way. Complete your passport to enter a small prize draw to receive an extra international snack package 👀🍬
Come along, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the cultures that make our community so special. 🌎✨
Event capacity 40
Entry is on a first come first served basis
FAQs
Q: Do I need to arrive at the beginning?
A: In order to participate please make sure you arrive at the start as the event will begin promplty
Q: Do I have to stay until the end?
A: It would be best to stay the whole time to get to take part in the full activity
Q: Do I need to bring money?
A: Nope! Once you've bought a ticket, everything will be included
Q: Will there be alcohol?
A: No, there will be refreshments at the event but no alcohol is permitted
Q: Can I come by myself?
A: Absolutely! Events are a great place to meet new people, lots of students come alone and meet people
Q: When is the last entry?
A: 6:30PM, the event will start with or without you!
Q: How do I find the location?
A: This event is taking place in SU Lounge, more information on how to find the venue can be found below!
Q: Is the venue accessible?
A: Yes, there is step free access to this venue
If you have any further questions about this event please don't hesitate to email susouthend@essex.ac.uk
The SU Lounge is located on the same street as the Gateway Building ( Elmer Approach) as if you were headed to the High street:
To access the SU lounge you will need to scan your student card
Here is a link for google maps to the location :
SU Lounge Google Maps Link
