March is the month when French speakers and Francophiles from around the world unite to celebrate the French language and the diversity of Francophone cultures. It is a time when they come together to celebrate their shared heritage. It is the Francophonie Festival. On this occasion, the Atlanta Francophonie Committee* invites Atlantans to take part in the celebration.
***The Atlanta Francophonie Committee is represented by the Consulates of Belgium, Canada, France and Switzerland, the Québec Delegation in Atlanta,the American Association of Teachers of French, the Alliance Française of Atlanta, the French American Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta-Accueil and Ecole du Samedi.***
French language unites 200 million people present in more than 55 countries around the world. In the Americas, it is spoken in Quebec, French Guiana,Louisiana and the Caribbean. It is also a tremendously important vehicular language in most of Africa and in the Arab World. Here in Georgia,investments from French speaking countries are responsible for the creation
of thousands of jobs. France alone, with about 80 affiliates, creates over 11,000 jobs. The French language and the Francophone cultures are also very present in the Peach State with more than 46,000 students studying French in the State and famous exhibits and cultural performances, such as The Swiss Wind Quintet, Louvre-Atlanta, Cavalia and many others.
