Language Fair

Event Details

8:00-8:45am: School Check In/Registration 

9:00am: Opening Ceremonies 

9:30am-1:45pm: Events

1:45pm-2:15pm: Closing Ceremonies

Mini Lessons

As in previous years, we will have mini lessons in other languages.

Poster Session Room

A space to view student poster entries.

Community Room

High school students will be able to connect with local community partners who highlight career options for those who have a major in a language.

Additional Information For Teachers

Can my students compete in multiple events?

Students may participate in multiple events, however there may be some overlap in event times for certain languages (we are limited in judging availability and room space). After registration has closed, you will be contacted if you have events that overlap with instructions on what to do. If possible please consider registering for one live event (i.e. poetry, music, drama, or dance) and one non-live event (Poster or film). 

How can students prepare for each event?

• Poetry: Students can select a poem (or write their own) in their language and recite it. Students who have written their own creative piece will be judged in their own category. More details to follow.
• Music: students perform a song in their language (can be a group event, can have musical accompaniment or bring recording, can be an original song)
• Drama: students perform a scene from a play (group event, or solo if monologue)
• Poster: (individual) students prepare a poster in their language about a cultural topic.
• Folk dancing: students (group) prepare and perform a folk dance (costumes, music, creativity welcomed)
• Film: Entries should be student-produced, in groups, with a maximum running time of 3 ½ minutes. All entries should be in the language, and have subtitles. Films must be submitted as a YouTube link (we suggest creating an unlisted video) to the department at modlang@unl.edu, by 5 p.m. on March 26, 2026.