French Language Week
Posted March 25th, 2009Categories: conferences, Europe, Festival, Foreign Culture, France, French films, travel
Tags: Abdou Diouf, Christine Albanel, Francophone, French language, French Language Week, International Organization of the Francophonie, La Semaine de la Francophonie, OIF
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Post written by Lucille, a United Planet Team member.
Last week was a special week for all French speaking countries.La Semaine de la Francophonie (Francophone or French Language Week), is celebrated across the francophone world by all states, associate members and observers affiliated with the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF).
Picture taken by Rolye, Flickr.
French Minister of Culture Christine Albanel initiated this year’s French Language Week on March 16 with a speech titled “Words for Tomorrow.” The week culminated on March 20, the official day of French-speakers, with a conference given by Abdou Diouf, Secretary General of Francophonie, and a concert of Lebanese, Belgium and Malagasy musicians in UNESCO’s Palace in Beirut, Lebanon.
Many events were organized to promote French language and culture around the world. A film festival was held in Shanghai, a conference in Egypt, and special dinners were offered at restaurants in Boston, to name a few. The goal of Francophonie week is not only to celebrate the French language, but also to promote the language internationally. It also helps authors to promote their books, because during this week, many TV shows around the world highlight talented young French speaking writers and universities organize lectures on French language and culture.
French Language week mainly showcases French culture through cinema and literature, but each year, there are more and more conferences about the evolution of the French language. Francophone Week is really a celebration of all things French! Nonetheless, French speakers are increasingly being encouraged to think about the role of each French speaking member state of OIF and how to promote peace, democracy, and human rights in the world.
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