International Month of the Francophonie – 2018
Each year, the Month of the Francophonie is celebrated in March. A series of cultural and educational events, organized with partner institutions which aim to promote francophone cultures, will be held throughout the month in New Hampshire! There will be plenty of events suitable for all ages and audiences! Remember: Live free et Parlez français!
Here are the highlights of this great celebration:
Visit the Franco-American Centre website for more info and updates.
Events FREE and Open to the Public unless noted. Donations accepted.
The Nashua Public Library is located at 2 Court St, Nashua, NH
Throughout March
Francophonie exhibition at the Nashua Public Library from Castle in the Clouds from March 3rd to 30th.
Concours Vidéo – Euclide Gilbert French Language Foundation. Click on FACNH.com for more information. Submissions accepted from March 1st to March 31st 11:59 pm.
Monday, March 5th
Raising Francophonie Flag at Nashua City Hall at 11:30 am
Reception at the Nashua City Hall Auditorium, from 12 to 2 pm.
With participation of Jim Donchess Mayor of Nashua and from Boston the Quebec Délégation, The French Consulate, The Consul from Haiti Garry Merveille and Vice Consul Lourdy Bidonne, and from New Hampshire, Adèle Boufford Baker, Honorary Consul of France/Consul Honoraire de France, OneGreaterNashua, Nashua Cultural Connection Committee, FAC, Club Richelieu, Coterie, Nashua Public Library, Dominique Boutaud… and public
Tuesday, March 6th
FAC Prêt-à-Parler, French Discussion Group. Saint Anselm College, Joseph Hall, room 001, 5:30 to 7 pm. All levels of French are welcome!
Wednesday, March 7th
- Celebration of Economic, Cultural and Historical Connections between NH and the Francophone World. NH State Capitol: Senate Chamber 9:30 am then Executive Council Chamber 10 am.
This event is Free and Open to the public, but please pre-register :
- FAC Prêt-à-Parler, French Discussion Group. Nashua Public Library 4 to 6 pm. All levels of French are welcome!
Sunday, March 11th
Un Rêve Américain (An American Dream) – Film by Franco-Ontarian musician Damien Robitaille introduces us to the extraordinary history of the people in the United States of French Canadian Heritage. Nashua Public Library 2 to 4 pm.
Click the title to see a trailer of the film : Un Rêve Américain
Tuesday, March 13th
La Coterie French conversation group. Nashua Public Library, 9 to 11 am. All levels of French are welcome!
“French Mass” Abbey Church, Saint Anselm College 6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 19th
Francophonie Movie – Le Choix the Théo. Nashua Public Library, 6:30 to 9 pm.
Click the title to see a trailer of the film : Le Choix de Théo.
Tuesday, March 20th
Guest Speaker Katharine Harrington, PhD on Francophone Populations in New England – Past and Present. St Anselm College starting at 4pm. Room TBD. Presented in English
Wednesday, March 21st
Les Années Folles: French Music in the 20s and 30s. St Anselm College starting at 12:30pm. Room TBD.
Friday, March 23rd
The film “Cassures” by Cassandra Thrasybule, a documentary about Haitian families and shown at the United Nations will be presented immediately followed by a presentation and Q&A by the filmmaker. Nashua Public Library 2 to 5 pm.
Click the title to watch the trailer: Cassures: Nos familles entre Haiti et ailleurs
Tuesday, March 27th
La Coterie French conversation group. Nashua Public Library, 9 to 11 am. All levels of French are welcome!
Tour of American-Canadian Genealogical Society Library. ACGS is located at 4 South Elm Street, 2nd Floor, Manchester. Tour is from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Thursday, March 29th
Presentation from immigrant various francophone countries – Algeria, Congo, France, Haiti, Morocco, Quebec, Rwanda, Tongo, Tunisia, Vietnam, …) speaking about their cultures. Nashua Public Library from 2 to 9 pm).
- Josée Vachon: Singer (Quebec)
- Roger LHeureux: Music
- Franco American Center (FAC) videos in French done by University Students
- Marcel from Congo and his friends will sing childhood songs in French and Swahili
- Women from Congo will demonstrate how to carry a basket on the head and a baby in the back
- Roger Lacerte; presentation of history of the migration from people from Quebec to USA
- Susan Mead, french teacher, her students will explain why they want to study the French language at school
- Pascal DAmboise originaly from Quebec will tell french jokes.
- Glenn Davison Francophile American will do a demonstration of his handmade kites
- A Brazilian teenager Francophile will explain how to kick a “ballon de soccer” and will talk about soccer.
- Henri Vaillancourt (originally from Quebec) will exhibit his handmade canoes
- Some flags from different Francophones countries will decorate the Library
- Some foods will be offered during the show by the Nashua Club Richelieu.