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SUMMARY:Discuss & Social 🍷 Mbappé\, Miss Japan\, Lisa: who can represent a 
 country?
LOCATION:Curzon Aldgate
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 35% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nJoin our open-minded\, non-judgmental space to learn\, sh
 are\, and make new friends while discussing any topic. This week:\nIs Mbap
 pé really French? Can a half-African singer represent China? A white model
  win Miss Japan? Or a K-pop star have Thai origins? More and more people a
 re asking what it truly means to be "from" a country today. Is nationality
  just about the passport you hold\, or is it deeply tied to your physical 
 appearance? As international people living in London\, we all have diverse
  views on home. Let's explore all angles and share our own stories about w
 hat makes us feel connected to a place\, and try to find common ground. We
 ’ll talk about:\n\nThe Passport vs. The Heart: If you adopt a new country'
 s language and culture\, when do you truly start to feel like a local?\nPr
 otecting Heritage: How can countries celebrate their traditional roots whi
 le still welcoming people from different backgrounds?\nThe Modern Citizen:
  In a world where people constantly move across borders\, how should we de
 fine national identity today?\n\nSkip the small talk and join a warm room 
 of global minds and cosmopolitans for our weekly conversation lounge. We s
 wap surface-level chat for meaningful perspectives on modern culture\, rel
 ationships\, and society. No expertise needed - just an open mind and your
  life experiences. Come for the perspectives. Stay for the connections.\n\
 n🍸 THE VIBE\n\nCurated Conversations: Thoughtful\, intriguing\, and deep. 
 We share more personal journeys and lived experiences\, less academic poin
 t-scoring.\nCinematic Backdrop: Hosted in the moody lounge of Curzon Aldga
 te\, perfect for late-night drinks and cozy conversation.\nFluid Mingling:
  A balance of guided group discussions and casual socializing over drinks.
 \nA Global Collective: Connect with international graduates\, London's cre
 atives\, open-minded travelers\, etc.\n\n🕒 THE RUN SHEET\n\n19:30 – 20:00 
 | The Warm Up: Arrive\, grab a cocktail\, and chat casually as everyone se
 ttles into the lounge.\n20:00 – 21:30 | The Discussion Circles: We move in
 to our hosted conversation circles. We shuffle groups so you meet new face
 s.\n21:30 – Late | The After-Chat: The conversation continues naturally. T
 he lounge bar stays open late for socialising and drinks.\n\n📜 OUR DISCUSS
 ION CODE (house rules)\n\n1. Curiosity over judgment: We listen and ask qu
 estions to understand and learn from each other - treat every opinion like
  a puzzle piece and look at an issue from all angles. No need to judge the
  person who shared it.\n2. Respect the mic: This is a shared space\, not a
  soapboxing stage. Give everyone a chance to speak.\n3. Don't take it pers
 onally: We can explore different views while remaining completely kind and
  respectful to the people sharing them.\n4. Be Present: We put our phones 
 away during the conversation to truly connect with the people around us.\n
 \n📍 THE LOGISTICS\n\nWhere: The Lounge Bar at Curzon Aldgate\, 2 Canter Wa
 y\, E1 8PS.\nEntry: Free entry. Kindly support the venue by ordering drink
 s or snacks at the bar throughout your stay.\nDress Code: Smart/City Casua
 l\nTransport: Aldgate East\, Aldgate\, Tower Hill/Gateway stations are all
  within a 5-minute walk.\n\n🌎 ABOUT US\nWorld Citizens is London's premier
  cosmopolitan collective. For over 15 years\, we have curated high-vibe sp
 aces\, salon discussions\, and cultural mixers for global minds\, young pr
 ofessionals\, and international expats living in the capital.\n\nOur other
  weekly events:\n- Friday evening socials every week\n- Cafe tour around L
 ondon every Saturday\n- Canary Wharf socials every other Wednesday\n- Outd
 oor fun (hiking\, kayaking\, etc) every weekend\n- Dining\, cultural and t
 ravel activities on-demand\n\nJOIN OUR TEAM!\nWe're all volunteers\, so if
  you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time\, while meet
 ing great people every week\, send a message to our team account "TP"!\n\n
 DISCLAIMER\nWe are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standard
 s in planning\, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable
  for any damage or inconvenience.
URL:https://www.meetup.com/worldcitizen/events/315701361/
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