THE FRANCOPHONIE WEEK / SEMAINE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE 2017

20 – 24 March

Alliance Francaise de Katmandou

Free entry and open to all

Do you want to immerse yourself in the Francophone culture? So the Francophonie Week / Semaine de la Francophonie is the event not to miss!

It is a major event for all the French language lovers, and a great occasion to show one’s attachment to the language of Molière by celebrating its richness and diversity.

The Alliance française de Katmandou will celebrate this week “en beauté” ! Do not miss “La grande soirée” on Friday 24 March!

PROGRAM:

Monday 20th March
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9 AM: Karaoké contest | Prizes to win | Auditorium | Free
10 AM – 12 PM : Slam workshop | Children’s room | Free

Tuesday 21st March
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9 AM: Screening “The White Knights” by Joachim Lafosse
Drama | 2014 | 112 min | Belgium | French with English subtitles
Auditorium | Free
10 AM – 12 PM : Slam workshop | Children’s room | Free
4 PM : Spelling contest on Poet Jacques Prévert’s works
Test your knowledge about the French language! | Prizes to win
Evening: Goût de / Good France | French Food
France invites the world to discover its gatronomy at various restaurants in KTM.
Special discounts and free drinks for AFK students and members:
- Garden Terasse (Soaltee Crowne Plaza) -> 15% discount
- La Terasse (Gate College) -> Pay what you can
- Le Sherpa -> A free drink
- Philosophy (Silver Mountain) -> 10% discount and 3 glasses of complimentary wine
- The Chimney Fine Dining (Yak & Yeti) -> A free drink
Discover the menus on restaurateurs.goodfrance.com

Wednesday 22nd March
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9 to 12 PM : Petanque & palet tournaments | Garden | Prizes to win | Free
10 AM – 12 PM : Slam workshop | Children’s room | Free

Thursday 23rd March
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10 AM – 12 PM : Slam workshop | Children’s room | Free
10 AM- 12 PM: Morning board games | Rooftop | Free
6 PM : Ciné-soirée à la Francaise with wine and macaroons
Screening “Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain” by Jean-Pierre Jeunet 
Romantic/Comedy | 2001 | 123 min | French with English subtitles
Rooftop | Free | A glass of wine + 2 free macaroons : Rs. 400

Friday 24th March “La Grande Soirée”
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9-12 PM: Fun games to discover Francophonie through technology
5:30 PM : Opening of Engraving Exhibition “Works” by Vincent
Gagliardi in partnership with Audrey Abraham | Auditorium
Prize ceremony for the winners of the spelling & poetry contest, palet & petanque tournaments and graduation ceremony for DELF examination
Cultural show
Raffle (1st prize: a weekend in Pokhara for 2!)
Gypsy Jazz | Concert | Garden
After party | Rooftop
All evening: Henné & papyrus workshops, food and drinks stalls, exhibition stalls ...