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Francophonie celebrations in Dhaka

Cultural Correspondent
La Francophonie, founded in 1970 in Niger, is a large network of 68 members and participating governments that view French culture and language as an important part of their identity. It is a community of people who speak or use French. In Bangladesh, a considerable number of people speak or use French to varying degrees.
Every year, around this time, this community reflects on La Francophonie and works to promote French as an international language. Starting from March 9 in Dhaka, the High Commission of Canada, Embassies of France, Egypt. Morocco, Switzerland and Vietnam along with the Alliance Francaise are organising a weekof celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, at the Alliance Francaise Cafe, Charley Causeret, the French Ambassador said "Francophonie is not only the sharing of the same language. All the francophone countries have a
shared history. This history left them an inheritance that they are keen on defending including the 1789 Revolution's ideals and in particular the aspiration for more equality, liberty and fraternity.
"The fact that the boundaries of Francophonie are still expanding and including countries that do not actually use French on an everyday basis confirm that, beyond the French language itself. Francophonie represents the sharingof the same values."
Barbara Richardson, The Canadian High Commissioner said, "This anniversary is an opportunity for us to celebrate our attachment not only to the French language and the rich and diverse Francophonie culture, but also to the values of peace, democracy and respect for human rights.
"The richness of achievements based on the values championed by La Fracophonie can serve as inspiration to all its members. All of Francophonie's success in this regard will strengthen its influence in international forums."
The other speakers were Nguyen Van, Ambassador of Vietnam; Elisa-betfi Malinen, deputy head of the Swiss Embassy, Karim Hegazy, deputy chief of the Embassy of Egypt and Driss Hachaq the first secretary ofthe Embassy of Morocco.
As a pan of the programme, there will be a French film festival at the Gallery of Alliance Francaise, from March 9 15. A French photographer will exhibit his works "Spirit of the City" at the Cafe of Alliance Francaise during the festival. A theatre festival will begin on March 13 at the Shilpakala Academy.
The French theatre festival will include Jean Anouilh's Antigone. Moliere's George Dadin, Franz Kafka's The Trial and more. The movies from 22 countries to be screened at the film festival arranged by Alliance Francaise and Zahir Raihan Film Society will include The Rocket. The Scent of the Green Papaya. La Vie en Rose, Rosetta, West Beyrouth, Sarraounia, Rice People. Identity Cards, The Polygamous Wazzou and The Heir.