From 12th March to 20th March, join us at Alliance Française de Chandigarh to celebrate “La semaine de la francophonie”
Open to all – Free – Offline events in English and in French
Saturday, 12th March - 3 to 5 PM
Discover Mauritius & Pétanque
Celebrate Mauritius National Day through historical and cultural knowledge, dance, music and food.
Following the music, try your luck at pétanque contest.
In English and French – Open to all – free – first-come, first-served basis
Sunday, 13th March - 3 to 5 PM
Discover Morocco & sing in French
Celebrate Moroccan culture through a workshop dedicated to Moroccan traditions.
While taking a Moroccan tea, practice for Karaoke (and perfect your French accent) with a Morrocan song in French.
In English and French – Open to all – free – first come, first served-basis
Wednesday, 16th March - 4 to 6 PM
Discover France & Practice French with a dictée
Take a tour of France through a tourism presentation by two French natives.
Then, challenge yourself at a French dictée and try to win a prize.
In French – free – open to all levels – Three levels of dictées – first come, first-served basis
Saturday, 19th March - from 7.30 PM
Movie screening from Quebec
Screening of a film from Quebec. Je m’appelle humain (2020, Kim O’Bomsawin) offers a subtle base to talk about the francophonie, and on a larger scale to think about languages and traditions in our modern world.
While watching the movie, taste a Quebecois food specialty during this evening dedicated to Canada.
In English and French – open to all – free – first come, first-servd basis
Sunday, 20th March - 3 to 5 PM
Closing ceremony
Enjoy crêpes, play games, compete for a pétanque contest, attend the closing ceremony!