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, [...]

Post written by Lucille, a United Planet Team member Every year on February 2nd, the French celebrate La Chandeleur—a day when everybody cooks crepes, also known as thin pancakes! When I was a child, I loved this day because we don’t only cook the crepes, we also take part in a crepe-flipping contest. As part [...]

Post written by Lucille, United Planet team member. Did you know the Music Day started in France? Every year in France since 1981, on June 21st, we celebrate “la fete de la musique”. It is a special day dedicated to music. So, all day, there are many free concerts everywhere, even in small villages. Many [...]

Post written by Laureline, a United Planet team member. The 12th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), which takes place August 5 -12, 2008, is featuring 300 long films, short films, and documentaries from 53 countries. The event, which is being hosted by select theaters in Providence and Newport, will be debuting some films [...]