On March 2nd, the Northeast Station of the Francophone Month officially kicked off at the Shengjing Grand Theatre, a landmark building in Shenyang, in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Mr. Justin Law, Consul General of the Consulate General of France in Shenyang, and Mr. Liu Kebin, Director of the Shenyang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television, attended the event and delivered speeches, marking that a series of French language events lasting two months will be held in Shenyang, Changchun, Dalian and other places from now on.
Experience the French-speaking world under the Olympic Games with Olympic champions
As a national Francophone cultural event, Sun Yiwen, a Chinese fencer and gold medalist in the women's individual epee at the Tokyo Olympics, was invited to serve as the promotion ambassador of this year's Francophone Month at the press conference of the 28th French Festival Month held at the Institut Française in Beijing. Experiencing the Francophone world under the Olympic Games with the Olympic champions has become the highlight of this Francophone month.
French is the official language of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the language of referees in fencing. For Sun Yiwen, learning French is not only for competition, but also to have a deeper understanding of the meaning of fencing and to feel the charm of French culture. With less than five months to go and start her third Olympic journey, the epee hopes that this month will be an opportunity for more people to discover the charm of the French language.
The Consul General of the Consulate General of France in Shenyang, Mr. Luo Yirui, said that French speakers are located on five continents around the world, and the current population of ** language is more than 3200 million, which could exceed 7 by 2050500 million. The diverse French-speaking world has always been an important part of the modern Olympic Games, and this Francophone Month will be a testament to that. This year's Francophonie Month also features a rich, eclectic and solidarity programme in the Northeast. The public, learners, speakers, and lovers of French culture are welcome to participate, compete, explore and travel.
Mr. Liu Kebin, Director of Shenyang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television, expressed his congratulations on the event, 2024 is the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, and in recent years, Shenyang is also deepening the brand building of "International Shenyang".
The "Please Tell Me Ten Words" action led the trend of "fun" learning French on the spot
At the opening event today, one of the representative activities of the French Activity Month, the "Please Tell Me Ten Words" action was fully displayed in the Shengjing Grand Theater, and the French students of the Tourmaline Manjan School created individual and collective works in the form of **, exhibition tools, etc., and the guests were interacted with.
According to the introduction of the Tourmaline Manjan School, the "Please Tell Me Ten Words" initiative was launched in 1999 at the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture, and it is still on vivid display, leading many French lovers to participate in it. The aim of the action is to highlight the richness of the French vocabulary through the presentation of ten French words selected by the partners of the OPAL network.
This year's Francophone Month in Northeast China will last until the end of April, with a series of French-themed exhibitions, workshops, visits, film screenings and other exciting activities in Shenyang, Changchun, Dalian and other places at the same time, waiting for French lovers and practitioners to participate in and appreciate the elegant rhythm of the French language.
A list of events in the Tohoku region during the Francophone Month
Chantel Ackerman Cinematic Retrospective March 1-31
The exhibition includes 16 feature films and short films by Belgian director Chantel Ackermann, including her early experimental films, feature films, documentaries and dramas. In the semi-open "Cinema Hall" in 1905, you can feel the charm of images not only in terms of shooting techniques and stories, but also in thinking about art and life.
Venue: Shenyang 1905 Cultural and Creative Park School of Living Arts.
"Please Tell Me Ten Words" campaign March 2-7
Since 1999, at the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture, the "Please Tell Me Ten Words" campaign aims to highlight the richness of the French vocabulary through the presentation of ten French words selected by the partners of the OPAL network. In this context, the French students of the École Mont Tourmaline Manjan have created individual and collective works that will be presented to the public through exhibitions and exhibitions.
Venue: Shenyang Shengjing Grand Theatre, Shenyang Tourmaline Manzhan School.
"Francophone Film 2024" Screening March 1-31
The Francophone Film Showcase will take place in March 2024 at the Institut Française in Beijing, the China Film Archive and in schools in major cities across the country. We will work closely with various French-speaking countries and regions to provide 20 excellent French-language films for Chinese audiences.
In the new edition of the Francophone Film Series, French is not only the link between the different cultures of the French-speaking world, but also the preferred interpretive language of performing artists. In it, the audience will discover the diversity of cinematic art in the French-speaking world.
Location: Shenyang, Changchun, Dalian.
"Spring of the Poets" Salon March 7-8
The 25th Spring of Poets will once again celebrate the bond between readers and poets under the theme of "Grace". Throughout the month of March, events around poetry will be held around the globe. The poets' spring will also travel to different cities across the country, with poets from China, France and other French-speaking countries presenting a series of activities such as soundtrack readings, lectures, workshops, exhibitions and more.
Operation Oak is also one of this year's poets' spring projects, encouraging French learners in school to write a work together.
Venue: Shenyang 1905 Cultural and Creative Park Life Arts College, Shenyang Tourmaline Manzhan School.
The Yanghua version of the drama "Les Miserables" will be held from March 9th to March 10th
At the invitation of Yanghua Theatre, French theater director Jean Belolini, director of the French National People's Theater, created a new Chinese version of the drama "Les Miserables" based on Victor Hugo's name** in China.
All the characters in the play are played by Chinese actors and performed in Chinese. The script was translated by Fu Lei Award winner Ning Chunyan and starred by the famous Chinese actor Liu Ye, interpreting the role of Jean Argent. The play uses a third-person narrative and a poetic and concise stage effect to show the beauty of Hugo's language to the fullest.
Venue: Shenyang Shengjing Grand Theatre.
Nature's Allegory – La Fontaine's Multifaceted Life Lecture & Workshop: March 16 – April 21
Courtesy of the Jean de La Fontaine Museum, Château Thierry, France, the exhibition presents numerous illustrations of the fable. Born in 1621 in the French town of Château de Thierry, Jean de la Fontaine is a famous allegorist and one of the most prominent representatives of French classical literature.
The exhibition will also offer an audio experience that will allow the audience to hear the story behind the fable. In addition, lectures and children's workshops will be held to provide more opportunities for visitors to learn more about La Fontaine and her works.
Venue: Shenyang 1905 Cultural and Creative Park School of Living Arts.
"Oak Tree Event", "A Grace" online presentation in French March 18-24
This edition of the "Spring of Poets" also includes the project "A Grace", which offers children, adolescents and university students in France and around the world an opportunity to express themselves and celebrate the grace that lies dormant in the hearts of each person and is waiting to be expressed. All French learners can participate!
"Francophone from the Northeast" Portrait Exhibition March 22
Designed by the French Cultural and Educational Cooperation Section of the Consulate General of France in Shenyang - Institut Française Beijing for the fourth edition of the exhibition, the exhibition aims to highlight the vibrant spirit of the Francophone people in Northeast China.
The exhibition began in 2021 with 18 portraits of French-speaking people, and this year it has gathered 60 French-speaking people to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France!
From engineering to literature, covering fine arts, gastronomy, academic research, education, and journalism, the exhibition introduces the different growth and development trajectories of French-speaking people in Northeast China, allowing visitors to understand the many possibilities for professional and career development in French. French is a "trump card" on their way to success!
On the occasion of the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Alumni Association in France, the latest edition"French-speaking Northeastern"Will see you all!
The 15th Anniversary Party of the Alumni Association in France March 22
The Alumni Association in France, a social platform for returnees in France, will celebrate their 15th birthday! With more than 60,000 members, the platform makes it easier to connect with people and offers exclusive offers to members.
This year, are you ready to go back to your student days and life in France?
The Consulate General of France in Shenyang will host an unforgettable evening for members to:"Networking and communication"theme to celebrate this colorful anniversary.
"Jiao Junyi's Literary Confessions" offline event March 23
From the Nobel Prize in Literature, explore the charm of French literature.
Jiao Junyi's "Literary Confession", this time we specially invited Jiao Junyi, a doctor of literature, to be a guest, leading us to approach a number of French Nobel Prize writers, tracing their life experiences, how their works convey French culture, how to reproduce French society, and how to express writers' deep understanding of the human condition.
Venue: Shenyang 1905 Cultural and Creative Park School of Living Arts.
The Goncourt Literary Prize in China was selected on March 27
Since 2018, Chinese university students have selected one winning work from among the shortlisted works of the Goncourt Prize.
This year, graduate and doctoral students from 19 universities in China participated in the competition. After a round of judging, they will select the winner. The results will be announced at the awards ceremony in Shanghai, and participating universities in other cities (Beijing, Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dalian) will also be connected in real time. In addition to the announcement of the winning works, there will also be an event on the theme of contemporary literary creation. **10,000 Fans Incentive Plan
Location: Dalian University of Foreign Chinese.
Wentu**: Shenyang is the Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Film and Television