Parlez-vous français ? Grande Fête de la Francophonie
For you non-French speaking people (like me) that roughly translates to the Big Party of the French-speaking World.
French is the official language in 41 countries throughout Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and South America, and the second most frequently taught language after English. It’s also the official or administrative language of NATO, the World Trade Organization, the European Union, the international Court of Justice and even the International Olympic Committee.
Visit the lands, taste the food and hear the music of 30 French-speaking countries as their embassies and governments present their respective cultures, people, traditions and culinary specialties.
The Casablanca Band will be performing music from North Africa to the Middle East as well as dances from the Middle East, complete with belly dancer. And after, DJ Tass and his dancers will cover the globe with the unique styles and rhythms of the French-speaking world.
Grande Fête de la Francophonie
La Maison Francaise - Embassy of France
4010 Reservoir Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Date and Time - Friday, March 23 - 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Tickets - $20.00 and are available online.
Nearest Metro subway station - Farragut West – Blue and Orange lines, and then a 15-minute bus ride on the D6 bus. It’s probably best to take a cab to this event.
Parking - The embassy has limited parking, street parking also available.
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