IFLC 23th International Festival of Language & Culture

Date: November 16, 2025
Venue: Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, Chicago, IL
Doors Open: 5:00 PM | Show Begins: 6:00 PM

Witnessing the Eternal Cycle of Life through Art

The International Festival of Language & Culture (IFLC) is preparing to meet its audience this year with the theme “Traces of Time.”

The event will present diverse national cultures through music, dance, visual arts, costumes, and specially choreographed performances, creating an emotionally rich and aesthetically captivating experience for the audience.

The “Traces of Time” theme aims to remind us of the continuity of life from the creation of the universe to the present, emphasizing that every ending signifies a new beginning. The program highlights the preciousness of every moment while artistically celebrating the eternal journey of souls.


This theme teaches us the importance of cherishing the memories of those we’ve lost, reminds us that each new beginning brings hope, and illustrates how humanity can unite through shared emotions. Each individual following the traces of time will find reflections of their own stories within this program.

Various stages of life will be depicted through each country’s unique songs and dances—from the Kazakh and Kyrgyz steppes to the warm sun of Tanzania and Kenya, from the exotic rhythms of Thailand and Indonesia to the traditional melodies of Romania, Albania and Moldova.

ABOUT IFLC

The International Festival of Language & Culture (IFLC) is an international non-profit organization designed to enhance the quality of cultural interactions, increase student interest in arts & culture, and to provide recognition for student achievement in these fields. In the last 23 years, IFLC brought together more than 15,500 students at its cultural festivals organized across 160 different countries. More info: https://intflc.org/