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Joyeuse Journée Internationale de la Francophonie 🥳!!

Today, we celebrate the Francophone world: the cultures and histories shaped by the use of this shared language. that there are 64 states and governments that are part of the La Francophonie ? These countries listed below (along with 27 observer states) comprise almost one-third of the member states in the United Nations and is one of the largest linguistic zones in the world.

We are grateful for our Francophone friends, many of whom also have representation in Washington, D.C. like our Embassy! Celebrate la today:

🎶 "Celebrate Francophonie & Women with Music!": https://bit.ly/3eEX75V

🎬 "On Va Continuer!" and "17 Year Locust" A film screening with : https://bit.ly/2NiI9XW

💥 Graphic Novels & Francophonie" A roundtable discussion: https://bit.ly/30JwHaB

💼 "Forum de l'Emploi Francophone" A French Job Fair : https://bit.ly/3aCtnE6

📚 "Tilt Kids Weekend" A storytelling and Performance: https://bit.ly/3ewSLNQ

🎞 "Week of French Language Cinema" Kickoff: https://bit.ly/2PPEKk4

Bonne Fête Nationale !

Bastille Day: Muted celebrations in France under shadow of Covid-19 France celebrates its national day, Bastille Day, on Tuesday, July 14 and rehearsals have been taking place in recent days for the traditional flypast over Paris, but this year’s celebrations are set…

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Rebuilding Notre Dame - VR documentary trailer On April 15, 2019, the Notre-Dame cathedral caught fire. Nine months later, Notre-Dame is not entirely saved, but still standing. Experience a unique and unp...

https://www.npr.org/2020/04/24/843673045/old-language-new-clothes-sweet-crude-on-singing-modern-pop-in-louisiana-french

Old Language, New Clothes: Sweet Crude On Singing Modern Pop In Louisiana French NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to the New Orleans-based band about their project to preserve the centuries-old Louisiana French dialect through music and how the city is coping with the coronavirus crisis.

C'est le premier mai !

Today is the Fete du Muguet in France. Muguet means lily of the valley & for almost 500 years, it's been a tradition to give these pretty flowers to those you love, friends and family. It all began in 1561 when King Charles IX was given a sprig on 1st May & thought it such a lovely idea he gave the flowers to all the ladies of the court for May Day the next year & the habit became part of French history...
From me to you - happy Fete du Muguet... ❤️
Photo: Czarina Robert