Spoken by 300 million people on the five continents and by 2.1 million people in the United States, French language is the second most widely learned language in the world. Since 1970, French language has been celebrated on March 20, which marks the birth of the Intergovernmental Organization of French-speaking nations (Organisation internationale de la francophonie).
Each year in March, the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Houston coordinates the French Cultures Festival (FCF) in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. A celebration of the diversity of "francophonie", it brings together people who not only speak French, but also feel, in one way or another, connected to France and the Francophone community.
One of the major objectives of the French Cultures Festival is to create awareness of the diversity of French language and cultures and to stimulate exchanges with the public.
The FCF gathers many institutional partners from museums, universities, schools, diplomatic representations, and many other organizations. Every year, over 40 cultural and educational events are showcased during the Festival in the three states covered by the Cultural Service.
DOWNLOAD HERE the 2021 French Cultures Festival Report. .
FESTIVAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Houston, along with its 30+ cultural and educational partner institutions in Texas abd Oklahoma, is proud to present a total of 40 events this year to celebrate the French language and the diversity of French cultures.
The online calendar is only active in February and March. Please find here below screen captures:
- Calendar of events - Card view
- Calendar of events - Agenda view
- Calendar of events - Agenda view - detailed
THANK YOU TO OUR LOYAL SPONSORS!
Thank you to the loyal sponsors of the French Cultures Festival, who have been supporting the festival over the years and without whom the Festival would not be what it is today!
- the Consulate General of France in Houston
- Awty International School
- ENGIE North America
- the Québec Government Office in Houston,
- TV5MONDE USA
WE'RE SOCIAL!
Make sure to follow us on Facebook for daily reminders of the Festival events.
Contact us: amandine.castillo@frenchculture.org
BEYOND TEXAS, OKLAHOMA & ARKANSAS...
Check out the calendar of events presented by the Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Washington D.C. and Atlanta, GA:
Washington, DC: www.francophonie-dc.org
Atlanta, GA: www.francophonieatlanta.org
