IFOL 2025

Sunday December 14, the UISG campus came alive with warmth, color, and community spirit as we celebrated our annual International Festival of Light (IFOL). With crisp winter air and clear blue skies, the weather could not have been more perfect for a day spent outdoors together, and the campus buzzed with excitement from the moment families began to arrive.

Click the video below to relive the highlights of the day

For the day, UISG was transformed into a magical forest. Glowing stars hung overhead, colorful ribbons danced in the sunlight, and giant whimsical mushrooms popped up across the grounds, creating a space that felt both imaginative and welcoming. A woodland-themed photo booth quickly became a favorite gathering spot, capturing joyful moments and memories as friends and families posed together among the forest-inspired decorations – thank you both to the Secondary StuCo and UPTA for this joint venture. Throughout the day, the festival truly lived up to its theme, “Shine Bright Together,” as students, families, staff, and friends from across the community came together to celebrate connection, creativity, and shared joy.

IFOL officially began with a beautiful performance by our Secondary Orchestra, setting a reflective and uplifting tone for the afternoon. This was followed by a heartfelt all-Primary performance of Love Shine a Light, a moment that perfectly captured the spirit of the festival. Performances continued throughout the day and showcased the remarkable range of student talent across both UIS campuses, including energetic rock bands, graceful ballet dancers, and a variety of ensemble and solo performances that drew enthusiastic applause from the crowd.

Performance

Beyond the stage, students played a central role in bringing the festival to life. Student-led games and hands-on craft stations invited younger and older visitors alike to create, play, and explore together. These spaces highlighted not only creativity, but also leadership, collaboration, and the confidence our students develop when they share their ideas with the wider community.

Food and activities from more than 70 vendors ensured there was something for everyone to enjoy. Delicious offerings from our parent communities and local restaurants across Guangzhou filled the air with tempting aromas, reflecting the international and local connections that are such an important part of UISG’s identity. Families lingered over meals, friends reconnected, and new conversations sparked throughout the campus.

A sincere thank you goes to UPTA, and to all of our generous sponsors, especially our Gold Sponsors, SMART Academy, CASA and Tiger-Do for their incredible support and fantastic raffle prizes. We are also deeply grateful to our Arts Team, whose stunning decorations and inspiring performances helped transform the campus and made the festival truly unforgettable.

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Gold Sponsors

IFOL was a joyful reminder of the strength of our UIS community and what we can create when we come together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day shine.

Especially thank you to our supporters!