March 20 is International Day of Francophonie, the ensemble of people around the world who speak French. On this day, they celebrate their common bond as well as their diversity.

The “Organisation internationale de la Francophonie” based in Manila will mark the occasion by organizing a series of events all throughout the month of March. The program includes opening ceremony cocktails at the residence of the Canadian ambassador; a performance by the Philippine-Canadian contemporary dance Company Eragsa a Graffiti exhibit featuring famous street artists from the Philippines; a musical show starring the Indian-French performer Tablatronic a concert from the Swiss trio Gustav et les frères Barbü; and a poetry contest for French language students.

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