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Le Festival de la FrancophonieThe Festival de la Francophonie is about connecting people, sharing ideas, and solving global challenges, all while celebrating the richness of French-speaking cultures! La Francophonie is a vibrant global community of French speakers—whether it’s as a first or second language. The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) unites 88 countries with over 1.2 billion people, including 300 million French speakers, celebrating cultural diversity, education, human rights, and peace. But it’s not just about language, it is also about music, literature, cinema, and collaboration on trade and infrastructure. The Washington D.C. FestivalRemember that you can check all the details in our Agenda and have it organized by month on our Calendar!
In March, the D.C. Francophonie Cultural Festival celebrates the diversity and richness of the French language and Francophone communities through a series of cultural events and outreach programs. Since 2001, more than 40 embassies and partners (including the Alliance Française de Washington DC and the Smithsonian Associates) have collaborated each year to present an array of experiences all rooted in the Francophone culture — from Africa, to the Americas, to the Middle East — through concerts, cuisine, films, literary salons, and lectures for all ages.
At the Alliance Française of Washington DCGuided Tour of the Smithsonian African Art MuseumEvery Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from March 1st to March 30th The Alliance Française partners with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art to offer guided tours in French as part of the DC Francophonie Festival. The tours will focus on artists from Francophone Africa.
Dictée de la Francophonie; 5e édition March 5th, 2025, 6:00 PM - ONLINE
Cheikh Ibra Fam concertMarch 27th, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
At La Maison FrançaiseFrench Embassy - 4101 Reservoir Road, NW - Washington, D.C.
La Nuit de la Poésie, 8e éditionMarch 21st, 2025, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Hear poems from around the Francophone world, recited in the original language and French translation. Bring your own poetry for the open mic. Register here.
Lise de la Salle in ConcertMarch 25th, 2025, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM A recital by acclaimed French pianist Lise de la Salle.
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The New African Film Festival (NAFF)March 14th - 27, 2025, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Celebrating African films, including Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat (Belgium), Hanami (Cape Verde), The Brink of Dreams (Egypt), and Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story (Madagascar). Free Talk: Producers Shaping the Future of FilmMarch 8, 2025, 5:00 PM If you happen to be in New-York next week, our member French in Motion is organizing a panel discussion on the future of filmmaking with French and U.S. producers. Everything LafayetteThe Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell TourThe Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour is a celebration like no other—it marks 200 years since the Marquis de Lafayette’s legendary 1824-1825 trip across the United States. In1824, he returned to the U.S. as a rockstar of his time, touring all 24 states to celebrate the unbreakable bond between France and America. Every city he visited greeted him like a national hero, with crowds and celebrations everywhere! The American Friends of Lafayette produced a video as a teaser to the celebrations, click on the image to see the video or go to https://vimeo.com/855470022
Special events have been popping up all over the country and have been memorialized with historical markers along the way, more than 180 at this stage. Démocraties en Danger ? Regards croisés des deux côtés de l’Atlantique.Le Club Philosophique Lafayette 89 Le Club Philosophique Lafayette 89 organise une conférence publique en français avec deux universitaires spécialistes en sciences politiques, familiers avec les contextes en Europe et aux USA : Elisa Chelle, professeure de science politique à l’Université Paris Nanterre, et Henri J. Barkey, Adjunct Senior Fellow au Council on Foreign Relations. Ce thème interpelle les deux côtés de l’océan avec des éléments communs et des spécificités.
Le debat sera animé par Jordan Davis, journaliste à la RTS (Radio Télévision Suisse) depuis 2012, correspondant permanent aux USA depuis juillet 2021. Il anime le podcast "Democracy, Democraties" depuis april 2022, un podacst bimensuel destiné au public francophone. Cliquer ici pour vous inscrire. Lafayette Bicentennial Tour by Orchestre National Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesWednesday, April 23rd, 2025
SAVE THE DATE ! A real life Lafayette performer, dressed as the Marquis, will narrate Lafayette’s story in the first person to share with the audience his lifestory – from his beginnings in France, to his fight for American Independence and finally his triumphant return to the US in 1824-1825 at an official invitation of thanks from the Nation.
Did You Know? The Krewe of RexThe Krewe of Rex is the social club (or "krewe") that organizes one of the biggest and most famous Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans.
The colors were chosen in 1872 by the Krewe in honor of visiting Russian Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia, who visited New Orleans in 1872. Purple stands for justice, green represents faith, and gold symbolizes power. From Epiphany to Mardi GrasThe King Cake’s origins go way back to medieval Europe, where it was baked for Epiphany as the Galette des Rois to celebrate the Three Kings’ visit to baby Jesus. Inside was a hidden bean or coin, and the lucky finder was crowned “King” or had to host the next party.
So don’t miss enjoying this purple, green and gold cake on Tuesday March 4th because after that, you’ll have to wait until April 20th, 2025, when Lent ends, for your next sweet indulgence! Partner with Us to Reach an Engaged Audience and Make an ImpactWe pride ourselves on being a vibrant, community-driven non-profit dedicated to promoting French culture and supporting local communities. By partnering with the Comité Tricolore, you’ll gain access to a highly engaged audience that shares a deep appreciation for French culture and a strong commitment to strengthening ties between France and the United States. With 25 member organizations across the DMV area, we offer diverse opportunities to showcase your brand through our online platforms, social media, newsletters, and community events.
With a growing mailing list of 5,431 subscribers and strong engagement on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, we provide significant exposure across a wide age range. For more information on our reach and sponsorship opportunities, download our brochure to explore the full scope of our impact and engagement. Contact us for partnership opportunities: communication@comite-tricolore.org
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