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Welcome to Francophonie Cultural Festival 2013,
Washington, DC from March 1st to April 13th.
« The D.C. Francophonie Festival celebrates the diversity and richness of the French language and francophone communities around the world through a series of cultural events and outreach programs presented every spring in the U.S. capital region.»
Le Choeur des Armaillis de la Gruyère -Concert - April 5 / Switzerland
Le Choeur des Armaillis de la Gruyère (The Chorus of Herdsmen) – costumed in the traditional dress of Gruyère – are an all-male, Swiss choir from the French speaking region of Fribourg. (more)
Un Transport en commun - Saint Louis Blues - Film - April 9 / France / Sénégal
Hop into a battered taxi for a cross-continental journey of song! This Sénégalese musical takes a trip from Dakar to Saint Louis, while each of the taxi’s passengers sing their stories. (more)
African Soiree - Special event - April 12 / Cameroon
The Smithsonian’s African Art Museum and International Gallery are transformed into an exotic and high-energy night spot that mixes art, fashion, music, and dancing as this year’s Francophonie festival closes in gala style.(more)
