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Heidelberg Intercultural Experiences is a community for curious minds and open hearts who want to connect across cultures in meaningful ways.

We design engaging events and workshops that go beyond small talk β€” from cultural storytelling nights and shared meals to interactive experiences and skill-building sessions. Together, we explore how our different backgrounds shape the way we communicate, connect, and belong.

Our gatherings are for anyone who wants to:
🌍 Build authentic connections with people from diverse cultures
πŸ—£οΈ Practice and grow intercultural communication skills
πŸ“– Share stories and experiences that bridge perspectives
🀝 Cultivate cultural intelligence and empathy
🏑 Find community and a sense of belonging in Heidelberg
πŸ’‘ Network and collaborate with globally minded locals and expats

Whether you’re new to Heidelberg, a lifelong local, an International soul, or simply someone passionate about learning and connection, you’ll find a welcoming space here.

Our events range from free community gatherings to specially designed paid workshops & experiences, all thoughtfully crafted to foster self-awareness, inspire understanding, spark meaningful conversations, and bring people closer together β€” one experience at a time.

🌎 Upcoming Series- Design Your Cultural Les- Part 1 Series
December, 2025 - Communication skills Series in English at DAI Heidelberg

This December, I’m facilitating a two-part experiential series at the DAI Heidelberg - Creative Room that blends reflection, light movement, art-based activities, storytelling, and intercultural communication tools.

If you’re a local or international professional, newcomer, team leader, educator, or simply someone who cares about connection across cultures β€” these evenings were designed with you in mind. 🀝🌱

Join us for a two-part experiential series designed to help you explore how identity, language, and culture shape how we see and communicate with one another.

Each session can be attended on its own, but together they form a meaningful starting point for designing your own β€œcultural lens.”

Session 1- Monday, Dec 8 - 19:00-21:00
🧭 Mapping Your Cultural Self: Identity, Values & Belonging
We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” - AnaΓ―s Nin

Session 2- Monday, Dec 15 - 19:00- 21:00
πŸ‘‚ Intercultural Ears: How to Listen Across Differences
β€œThe greatest compliment you can give someone is your attention.” - Bryant H. McGill

πŸ•– Time: 19:00-21:00 - Arrival from 18:45
πŸ“Œ Location: DAI Heidelberg - Creative Room (Lower Floor)
πŸ’Ά €20 per session
πŸ‘€ Capacity: Max 14 participants per session
πŸ“ Pre-session Survey will be emailed to registrants (please submit one week in advance to be included in the experience optimization)
πŸ“Έ By registering, you agree to be photographed during the session.

€25.00
Intercultural Club: Connection in Motion

Intercultural Club: Connection in Motion

DAI Heidelberg, Sofienstr. 12, Heidelberg, DE

🌿 Connection in Motion: A Nonverbal Communication Experience

How much do we communicate before we even speak?
A glance.
A pause.
A gesture.
Standing too close, or too far away.
A nod that may mean yes, maybe, respect, discomfort, or misunderstanding.

In Connection in Motion, we will explore nonverbal communication as an intercultural experience. Through guided reflection, small moments of interaction, and live movement illustrations with Berlin-based modern dancer Mayuko Hiramatsu and myself, we will look at how culture shapes the way we move, relate, and read each other.

This is an engaging, reflective, and connecting experience for people curious about culture, communication, body language, belonging, and connection across differences.

Who is this for?
🌍 International professionals living and working across cultures
πŸ’Ό Leaders, team members, and facilitators interested in communication and collaboration
πŸŽ“ International students and researchers navigating new cultural environments
🀝 Locals and internationals curious about building more meaningful connection across cultures
✨ Anyone interested in body language, nonverbal communication, and human connection.

This is not a dance session, and you will not be asked to perform. You can participate at your own pace, in a way that feels comfortable for you, while exploring what often happens before words.

Language: The session will be facilitated in English, with German support available when needed. Multilingual exchange is welcome, especially in small-group conversations and shared reflections.

Choose your format:
✨ Short Format: Introductory Session
πŸ“… Tuesday
πŸ•– 19:00–21:00
πŸ“ DAI Heidelberg Library
Regular Rate: €25 | Reduced: €15 (Use code COMMUNITY - only a few spots available at this rate)
🎟 Reserve your spot directly through Meetup.

This 2-hour introductory session offers a focused version of the Connection in Motion experience, with guided reflection, live movement illustrations, and small-group exchange.

🌿 Full Intercultural Club Session
πŸ“… Wednesday, May 20
πŸ•‘ 18:30–21:30
πŸ“ DAI Heidelberg Library
General Admission: €48 | Students and Unemployed: €29 (Use code COMMUNITY at check out - only a few spots available at this rate)
🎟 Reserve your spot directly through the club page:
https://www.rahafabuobeid.com/club/connection-in-motion

The full 3-hour session allows us to go deeper into the topic, with more time for interaction, embodied intercultural learning, reflection, and meaningful connection.

✨ Light refreshments will be available at both sessions.

Limited spots available for more meaningful interactions.

πŸ“Έ Photography note: Photos may be taken during the session for documentation and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, just let us know before we begin.

Looking forward to sharing this experience with you!

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