Celebrating Cultural Diversity within the ACE²-EU European University Alliance
From October 22 to 24, 2025, the city of Ingolstadt, Germany, will host the inaugural Kaleidoscope Culture Festival at the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI). This annual event will bring together students from all ACE²-EU partner universities to celebrate multiculturality, promote intercultural dialogue, and explore the shared values that unite us across Europe.
Festival Theme: “The Voices of Europe Today”
Kaleidoscope Culture Festival is a dynamic platform for students to creatively represent the traditions, languages, identities, and artistic expressions of their countries and regions. From literature and performing arts to cuisine, music, sports, and storytelling – all forms of cultural expression are welcome. Each partner university will be represented by 12 students, acting as either content creators or cultural experiencers, contributing to a vibrant and engaging programme of events.
Read the full call for participation:
Kaleidoscope Open Call_final.pdf
Programme Highlights
- Interactive workshops, lectures, and expert talks
- Performances, showcases, and open mic sessions
- Student-led creative initiatives
- Multicultural evening with dinner and DJ event
- Closing presentations and networking opportunities
Open Call for Proposals
Interested students and faculty are invited to submit their proposals by April 17, 2025 via the official registration form: https://ej.uz/KaleidoscopeCultureFestival25.
Submissions should include:
- A brief description of the proposed content and its relevance to the festival’s theme
- Format (workshop, lecture, performance, exhibition, etc.)
- Estimated duration and number of student participants
- Technical requirements
- Responsible contact person
Supporting materials (PDFs, images, videos, etc.) may be uploaded as part of the registration.
Guiding Questions for Proposal Development:
- What does culture mean to you?
- What aspects of your culture or traditions would you like to share and why?
- What makes your home country or university unique?
- How can you help others experience what makes your culture special?
- What do you want others to remember after your activity?
Why Participate?
Kaleidoscope Culture Festival offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers from across Europe, foster mutual understanding, and contribute to building a more inclusive and culturally rich European academic space. It’s a celebration of identity, expression, and the creative spirit that defines the ACE2-EU alliance.
The project is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project 101177596.
For more information about the ACE2-EU alliance and planned activities, visit: https://ace2eu.eu/
Latvia Contact:
Asnāte Kalēja
Latvian Academy of Culture
