What is the IRD?
The Intercultural Relations District, also known as IRD, is a branch in the CSO that pursues a strengthened sense of national identity in the ASHS community through the celebration of different cultures. The organizations under this district are the French Legion, Hanmuneon, Nihongo Dantai, and Silk Road; these offer representation for French, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cultures, welcoming anyone with similar interests regardless of their ethnic or national origins. Ultimately, it aspires to be a gateway to a more colorful world, one filled with diverse cultures and animated people, so as to promote inclusivity through global awareness.
Organizations Under the IRD
Hanmuneon
Nihongo Dantai
Silk Road
French Legion
District Core:
HEAD: Joachim B. Gonzales
CO-HEAD: TBA
SECRETARY: Antonio Emilio M. Azurin
Hanmuneon is an organization that aims to promote and embody cultural exchange in the ASHS. The organization aspires to serve as the starting point, as a supporting pillar and or as the climax for their love of Korean culture, whether it is through showcasing the true beauty through the language, customs, festivals, and entertainment. In the end, becoming an organization that, in addition to creating a safe haven for all korea lovers, also works to help the people around to develop a deep respect for the culture.
As the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School’s premiere Japanese organization, Nihongo Dantai aims to spread the joys of Japanese culture amongst its members and the school population. Nihongo Dantai wishes to embrace the value of diversity by educating fellow students and other members of the ASHS through various events, projects, and sessions. The organization has tons of exciting and educational projects lined up such as language learning sessions, culture-enriching activities, and much more!
The Silk Road was a long route wherein people exchanged goods, ideas, culture, and technology, bringing irreplaceable developments among civilizations. The ASHS organization Silk Road, aims to be a part of that development by connecting cultures and sharing Chinese traditions, arts, and teachings. Each session and project, with the members of the organization, intends to promote essential skills, such as communications, teamwork, responsibility, and creativity to build a solid yet diverse foundation for future generations.
French Legion is the home of French culture enthusiasts, art and fashion enjoyers, aspiring French speakers, and fun lovers alike in the ASHS Community. The French Legion hopes to guide young minds to not only see the beauty in different cultures and contexts, but to purposefully celebrate, empathize, and connect with these to be a true soldier of progress.