In strife-torn Iraq, children celebrate diversity in language, culture

Iraqi students perform on stage during the 14th International Festival of Language and Culture (IFLC) on May 4, 2016 in the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, Arbil. (AFP)

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Iraqi students perform on stage during the 14th International Festival of Language and Culture (IFLC) on May 4, 2016 in the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, Arbil. (AFP)

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IFLC is an annual celebration of the diversity of linguistic talents from across the world. A student performs at the 14th IFLC. (AFP)

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It began in 2003 with only 17 countries as participants. By 2015, the number had grown to include 145 nations. Performance by Iraqi students at IFLC. (AFP)

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In 2015, more than 2000 students participated in the event. A student from Kyrgyzstan performs at IFLC. (AFP)

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The idea is to try and promote peace, friendship and understanding. International students perform on stage at IFLC. (AFP)

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An Iraqi student performs IFLC. (AFP)

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Iraqi students perform at IFLC. (AFP)

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A Russian girl (left) and Egyptian student perform at IFLC. (AFP)