The programme of events of the Month of Francophonie 2023 in Cyprus was presented today at a press conference held at the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. The Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Mr Prodromos Prodromou, a representative of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and the Ambassadors of the member countries of the International Organisation of Francophonie, based in Cyprus and participating in the organisation of this remarkable cultural institution, highlighted its educational and entertainment value as well as its wider significance as a means of strengthening cooperation, solidarity, dialogue and cultural exchanges. The joint press conference was attended by the Ambassadors of France, Greece, Switzerland, Lebanon and a representative of the Consulate of Canada.
The Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Mr. In his speech, Prodromos Prodromou praised the importance and usefulness of the French language and the universal values it promotes, while recalling the educational reforms of recent years, with the extension of French language teaching throughout secondary education and the implementation of its certification in public schools from the school year 2022-2023, which offer new opportunities to young people in Cyprus, opening new paths of access to the academic and professional world.
The events of the International Francophonie Month are organized by the French Embassy and the French Institute of Cyprus, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Deputy Ministry of Culture, the University of Cyprus, as well as the Embassies and Consulates of the - member countries of the International Organisation of Francophonie based in Cyprus. The events of the Month of Francophonie include competitions, lectures, debates, workshops, cinema, music, as well as gastronomy. The programme of events will start on 1 March 2023 and will run until 31 March 2023. The opening of the events of the Month of Francophonie in Cyprus will take place with a concert of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra dedicated to French music with works by composers from the end of the 19th century: "Singing in French for a multicultural, green and solidarity Europe". Students from secondary, public and private education responded in a remarkable and creative way to the Pancyprian School Competition. The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, March 22, in the Hall of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth.
In addition, the Hotel and Catering Professions Branch of the Secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training, within the framework of the Month of Francophonie, organizes breakfast, lunch or dinner presentations on the gastronomic culture of French-speaking countries and the use of local products. The presentations will take place in the educational restaurants of the Public Schools of Technical and Vocational Education, on a Pancyprian basis and are open to the public by reservation.
The Department of French and European Studies of the University of Cyprus is organizing a competition of posts on Instagram about the French language and Francophone culture with the theme "Francophonie is us!". The competition is addressed to 15-25 year olds and is supported by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth.
You can find the full programme of events here: https:/www.ifchypre.org/el/culture-el/francophonie/868-francophonie
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