Participants and audience members can hear the languages of the world in songs and poetry at the 16^th annual Festival of Languages on Friday, April 8, at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Open to the public free of charge, the festival will begin at 6 p.m. in the Encore Room of the University Center. The annual gathering, sponsored by the South Asia Society and Multicultural Affairs, brings students, faculty, staff and members of the community together to enjoy readings spoken in the different languages of the world.

Those familiar with a foreign language may volunteer to read by contacting Laurie Graboski-Bauer at 715-346-4737.