Events of the Francophonie

March 20 is the International Day of La Francophonie around the world. The International Organisation of La Francophonie was created in 1970. Its mission is to embody the active solidarity between its 70 member states and governments (56 members and 14 observers), which together account for a population of over 870 million people, including 200 million French speakers.  Its members share more than just a common language. They also share the humanist values promoted by the French language. The French language and its humanist values represent the two cornerstones on which the International Organisation of La Francophonie is based.

To celebrate this occasion, the following events will take place:

• Saturday 5 March (9AM to 1PM): the Alliance Française de Canberra will host a Francophonie Day
• 5 to 20 March : Francophonie Quiz
• 7 to 18 March:  some countries members of La Francophonie will give presentations to students at Telopea Park School/Lycée Franco-Australien.
• 16 March to 3 April: the Alliance Française en Australie will present the French Film Festival. The complete program is available at www.frenchfilmfestival.org
• 24 March: Official Francophonie Reception and Quiz Prize-giving Ceremony at Commonwealth Place at 12h00 - noon.