2021
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Goût de France / Good France returns for its 6th edition
First organized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and French chef Alain Ducasse in 2015 as a celebration of the best of French gastronomy and responsible cuisine, Goût de France / Good France returns all over the world and in the Philippines from October 14 to 22, 2021, with the aim of helping the F&B sector bounce back from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as promoting healthy eating and sustainability in the culinary profession.
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Goût de/Good France is back for a 6th edition in 2021 focusing on gastronomy of the future
A celebration of the best of the food sector, Goût de/Good France 2021 will have the honour of showcasing France throughout the world and in particular the cultural and culinary heritage of the Centre-Loire Valley Region.
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Fête de la Musique 2021
#FeteFromMyIsland: It’s more fun at Fête de la Musique Philippines 2021! Great music and your favorite PH destinations in the comfort of your own home! In the Philippines, this year’s edition of Fête de la Musique will take its audience on a nationwide musical journey from June 18 to 21. #FeteFromMyIsland will celebrate not only the artists and music from various parts of the Philippines but also the natural beauty and rich culture of some of the country’s most popular destinations including Boracay, El Nido, La Union, and Metro Manila.
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Cultural Thursdays presents Encore !
As #VivaEuropa2021 draws to a close, the Embassy of France to the Philippines and the Alliance française de Manille are pleased to present “Encore !” – a celebration of friendship between Europe and the Philippines through French music and poetry!
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Cultural Thursdays celebrates International Jazz Day
On the eve of the International Day of Jazz, the Embassy of France to the Philippines and the Alliance française de Manille, in cooperation with the Philippine International Jazz Festival, present “Jeudi Jazz” (“Jazz Thursday”) – a virtual concert will be premiering on April 29, 2021, 8:00 PM through the Facebook page of the French Embassy: www.facebook.com/FrenchEmbassyPH
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Stay home and learn French with the Alliance française de Manille!
Today, as the demand for digital courses grows, and the Alliance française de Manille has adapted by delivering high quality online classes for all levels and all ages, with flexible schedules and innovative formats.
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French, the 5th world language
The Francophone area is made up of many countries. There are 300 million French speakers in 33 countries across the globe, a number that has increased by 9.6% since the last census in 2014. However, the Francophone area, as a political community, brings together 88 countries and associate, observer and member governments of the International Organisation of La Francophonie.
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Cultural Thursdays celebrates love month with French chansons
To celebrate the month of love, and as part of the monthly “Les Jeudis Culturels” (“Cultural Thursdays”), the Embassy of France to the Philippines and the Alliance française de Manille, in cooperation with the French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, present “Je t’aime: An Online Concert of French Love Songs” on February 25, 2021, featuring the Project 201 Jazz Quartet and jazz singer Faye Yupano.
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The Night of Ideas: Closer by Cycling
Through a webinar entitled “Proches à Vélo” (“Closer by Cycling”) on Thursday, January 28, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the “Night of Ideas” in Manila will be an opportunity for concerned stakeholders to discuss the various issues related to cycling as a popular mode of transport, infrastructure and creating bike-friendly spaces, and its impact on health and on the environment.