The Introduction
The Royal College Eurasian Languages Club (RCELC) was founded in the year 2022 by its first chairman
Niraj Lakshitha Perera, with the assistance of the club’s first teacher-in-charge, Mrs. Mihiri Gunesekara,
to give students an opportunity to take part in various projects that would help them develop both
their prac cal skills and academic knowledge, based on the foreign languages taught at school – French,
German, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Ever since its inaugura on, the Eurasian Languages Club has strived to achieve its mo ve by organizing
different cultural events as well as numerous language-related projects.
Japanese Day ’25
Japanese Day stands as a cultural showcase designed to transport students into the heart of Japanese tradition and modernity. It features hands-on activities such as origami, shodō (calligraphy), tea ceremony demonstrations, and manga workshops, alongside cultural games, introductory language sessions. Through this day-long celebration, the club cultivates intercultural empathy and ignites curiosity about Japan’s rich heritage and language.
Korean Day ’25
This event highlights Korea’s vibrant evolution—from ancient customs to modern global influence. Students participate in Korean calligraphy (Hangul), K-pop dance sessions, traditional games, and food tastings, while learning about major cultural holidays and etiquette. The day reinforces inclusive attitudes, interdisciplinary learning, and sparks enthusiasm for Korean language and society in a fun, interactive format.
Dragon Boat Festival ’25
Marking the first school-level celebration of China’s Dragon Boat Festival, this event introduces students to one of the nation’s oldest traditions. Featuring a lecture on Qu Yuan and the history of the festival, live zongzi (rice dumpling) preparation, and cultural crafts, the project blends historical education with interactive engagement, deepening respect for Chinese heritage and language through experiential learning.
Lingua Screen ’25
A five-week language-themed film festival, Lingua Screen introduces cinema as a gateway to linguistic and cultural understanding. By screening carefully selected films in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, and French, students encounter authentic vocabulary, idioms, and social contexts beyond textbooks. Weekly post-film discussions strengthen both listening comprehension and cultural interpretation skills.
Exam Preparation Seminar Series
Designed for A-Level language students, this seminar series delivers targeted academic support in grammar, composition, translation, and comprehension. Through guided practice, mock exams, and personalized feedback, it prepares students for final examinations in German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean while building academic confidence and mastery of written expression.
Language Quest ’25
A high-energy quiz competition that celebrates linguistic knowledge and cultural diversity, Language Quest invites students from within and beyond Royal College to test their skills in vocabulary, grammar, customs, and idiomatic usage. With online preliminaries and in-person finals, this project encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and public speaking—while amplifying the club’s outreach and promoting multilingualism.
Chinese Day ’25
Dedicated to exploring China’s modern society and ancient traditions, Chinese Day immerses
students in cultural exhibitions, music, crafts, and mini language workshops. The event not
only nurtures respect for Chinese history and customs but also serves as a dynamic
educational tool to stimulate interest in Mandarin as a global language.
Together, these initiatives position the Royal College Eurasian Languages Club as a cornerstone of cultural literacy and global readiness. By uniting language learning with real-world context, celebration, and academic challenge, the RCELC offers students not only knowledge & fluency, but the perspective and confidence to thrive in an interconnected world. These programs foster leadership, cross-cultural dialogue, and a sense of global citizenship. They also nurture empathy, adaptability, curiosity, resilience, and critical thinking—essential qualities for success in the twenty first century. Through immersive, hands-on experiences, the club ensures that language learning is not confined to textbooks but extended into meaningful, real-life application and life long appreciation.