Events
To foster our own personal growth and strengthen our bonds with one another, we plan informative and engaging educational events.
At Build Your Words, we are dedicated to fostering artistic expression, intellectual growth, and interpersonal communication among our members. As a result, we plan a series of events with the goal of increasing knowledge through a variety of means, including exchanges. This is a list of the events that we host, which includes corporate, group, and individuals gatherings.
Introducing Spoken Poetry To Corporate
Corporate Slam Poetry
Corporate slam poetry is a form of spoken word performance adapted for a business or corporate setting. It blends the creative, expressive elements of traditional slam poetry with themes relevant to corporate culture, such as teamwork, leadership, innovation, or company values.
In a corporate context, slam poetry can be used to:
- Motivate Employees: Poetry performances can inspire creativity and boost morale by addressing workplace challenges, team dynamics, or personal growth in an engaging way.
- Promote Corporate Identity: Companies may use slam poetry to creatively communicate their mission, vision, or brand identity during events or internal meetings.
- Facilitate Communication: Poetry can break down formal communication barriers, offering an artistic platform for employees to express thoughts or ideas in a non-traditional format.
Corporate slam poetry often emphasizes emotional connection, encouraging deeper engagement with the content while promoting a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.
Promoting Spoken Poetry To Youngsters
Youth Slam Poetry
Youth slam poetry is a dynamic form of spoken word poetry where young individuals express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through performance. Typically, it involves youth aged between 12 and 24 competing in poetry slams—events where poets perform original works in front of an audience and are judged on content, delivery, and impact. Unlike traditional poetry, youth slam poetry focuses on powerful, expressive delivery and often tackles personal, social, or political themes such as identity, race, mental health, and injustice.
Youth slam poetry provides a platform for young voices to be heard, promoting creativity, confidence, and activism. It encourages self-expression and empowers youth to share their unique perspectives while connecting with audiences on an emotional level. Events like Brave New Voices and Youth Speaks are notable platforms for youth slam poetry competitions, fostering a global community of young poets.
This movement emphasizes authenticity and storytelling, making it an impactful tool for both personal growth and social change.
Bringing Slam To Regions
Regional Slam Poetry
Regional slam poetry refers to spoken word competitions that take place within specific geographic areas, such as cities, states, or regions. These events are often part of a larger slam poetry network and serve as qualifiers for national or international slam poetry tournaments.
In regional slams, poets perform their original work, usually with a focus on powerful delivery, emotion, and audience engagement. They are judged by selected audience members or a panel based on the content, performance, and emotional impact. Regional slams allow local poets to showcase their talent, connect with their communities, and compete for spots in larger competitions like national or world championships. These events often reflect the unique cultural, social, and political issues relevant to the region they represent, making them diverse and rich in local voices.
Regional slam poetry builds a strong sense of community and provides a platform for marginalized voices, fostering both competition and collaboration among poets.
We Help You To Craft Your Book
Build Your Book Lab
The Build Your Book Lab is a program designed for aspiring authors to help them create and develop their book ideas. It often includes workshops, coaching, and resources to guide writers through the process of planning, writing, and publishing their book. The lab might focus on various aspects of writing, such as story development, character building, and manuscript editing. The exact details can vary depending on the organization or individual offering the lab, but the goal is typically to provide support and structure to help authors turn their ideas into finished books.
Exchange Languages Together
Language Dating
Language Dating is a concept where people practice and learn languages through conversational exchanges with native speakers or other learners. It’s often done in a casual, social setting where participants “date” or have conversations in the target language. The idea is to improve language skills through real-life interaction, making the learning process more engaging and practical. This approach can be part of a language exchange program or organized events, sometimes facilitated through apps or language learning communities. The goal is to make language learning more dynamic and enjoyable by integrating it into social activities.
From Commonwealth To Poetry
Commonwealth Slam Poetry
Commonwealth Slam Poetry refers to a series of poetry slams, performances, or events that bring together poets from Commonwealth countries to showcase their work. These events often focus on spoken word poetry and may feature competitive elements where poets perform their pieces and are judged by the audience or a panel.
The Commonwealth, an organization of countries, many of which were formerly part of the British Empire, includes a diverse group of nations with rich literary traditions. Commonwealth Slam Poetry events aim to celebrate and highlight this diversity by providing a platform for poets from different backgrounds to share their voices and perspectives.
Spoken Poetry With The Language Of Love
Le Grand Slam de la Francophonie
Le Grand Slam de la Francophonie is a prestigious poetry slam competition that celebrates francophone poets from around the world. It typically involves a series of slam poetry events where poets perform their work in French. The competition aims to showcase the rich diversity of French-language poetry and promote the art of spoken word across French-speaking countries and communities.
Participants often come from various Francophone nations, bringing different cultural and linguistic backgrounds to the stage. The event not only highlights the talents of individual poets but also fosters a sense of unity and shared cultural heritage among Francophone countries.
Long Live The Kreol Cultures
Koz Kreol Festival
The Koz Kreol Festival is a cultural event dedicated to celebrating Creole languages, arts, and culture. Held in various locations where Creole is spoken, such as parts of the Caribbean, Indian Ocean islands, and other regions, the festival typically features a mix of activities including music, dance, literature, and traditional Creole cuisine.
The festival aims to promote and preserve Creole languages and cultures, often providing a platform for artists, musicians, and writers who work in Creole languages. It’s an opportunity for communities to celebrate their heritage, share their cultural expressions, and foster a greater appreciation for Creole traditions.
Innovations With Sustainability
Sustainable Innovative Lab through Design Thinking
Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that focuses on understanding the needs of users, challenging assumptions, and exploring creative solutions. It is human-centered, meaning that the process begins by deeply empathizing with the people who will use or benefit from the solution. The goal is to generate innovative ideas that are feasible, viable, and desirable.
The design thinking process typically involves five stages:
- Empathize: Understand the user's needs through observation, interviews, and research.
- Define: Clearly define the problem based on the insights gathered in the empathy phase.
- Ideate: Brainstorm and explore creative ideas for solutions.
- Prototype: Create simple, testable versions of the ideas or solutions.
- Test: Test the prototypes with users, gather feedback, and iterate to refine the solution.
Design thinking is widely used in fields such as business, education, and social innovation, as it encourages a flexible, non-linear approach to problem-solving that prioritizes creativity and user experience. It helps break down complex challenges by fostering collaboration and focusing on practical, user-centered solutions.
Boost Your Knowledge With Quiz
Questions Pour Un Champion
“Question pour un Champion” is a popular French television game show that first aired in 1988. The show is a quiz competition where contestants answer a series of general knowledge questions on various topics. It is known for its fast-paced format and emphasis on quick thinking.
The game typically features several rounds, including a multiple-choice round, a general knowledge round, and a special themed round. Contestants compete to earn points and advance through the rounds, with the final goal of winning the title of “Champion” and a cash prize.
The show has been praised for its educational value and has been adapted into several international versions in different countries.
Enjoying The Art Of Origami
Origami Party
An Origami Party is an event centered around the art of origami, the Japanese practice of paper folding to create intricate and decorative designs. At an origami party, attendees typically gather to learn about origami techniques, fold paper to create various designs, and share their creations with others.
Activities at an origami party might include:
- Workshops: Participants learn how to fold paper into different shapes, from simple designs to more complex figures.
- Demonstrations: Experienced origami artists might showcase advanced techniques or specific designs.
- Socializing: Attendees discuss their origami projects, exchange tips, and enjoy each other’s company.
- Exhibitions: Some parties feature displays of origami creations or competitions.
Overall, an origami party combines creativity with social interaction, making it a fun and engaging way to explore this unique art form.