{"id":2888,"date":"2024-07-12T10:19:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.navhindtimes.in\/kuriocity\/?p=2888"},"modified":"2024-07-12T10:19:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:19:43","slug":"educational-institutes-gear-up-for-french-national-day-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.navhindtimes.in\/kuriocity\/educational-institutes-gear-up-for-french-national-day-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Educational institutes gear up for French National Day celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Schools and colleges in Goa are buzzing with preparations for French National Day, celebrated on July 14. Also known as Bastille Day, it engages students in exploring the rich culture and language of France<\/span><\/p>\n

RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT KURIOCITY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As French National Day draws near, schools and colleges in Goa which offer French are preparing to celebrate with activities that showcase French culture. Given that July 14 falls on a Sunday, some institutions have decided to celebrate either before or after the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manovikas School in Margao will hold its festivities on July 15. The school has planned a series of events for a special assembly. There will be a French prayer and a French song to start. Students will then perform a French cultural dance and a fashion parade. There will also be a French quiz to test knowledge about French culture and history. The assembly will end with everyone singing the French National Anthem.<\/span><\/p>\n

After the assembly, students will compete in a 3D pen art competition and a doodling competition. There will also be a display of French cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School in Margao, the celebration will also be observed on July 15. The assembly will feature various activities aimed at highlighting the significance of French culture and language. French teacher, Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School, Fatorda, Ivanka Mascarenhas says, \u201cStudents will talk about interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower, a symbol with deep connections to the French Revolution and modern France.\u201d The assembly will end with students singing the French song \u2018Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es\u2019, originally written by French lyricist Joe Dassin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mascarenhas adds that the celebration of French National Day at her school has influenced students\u2019 understanding and appreciation of French culture and language. \u201cThey can now compare Indian and French cultures, which helps them understand their own culture and ethnicity better, and also improves their understanding of the French language.<\/span><\/p>\n

In honour of the day, Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts (KCCA), Verna, in collaboration with Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Panjim (an international organisation that aims to promote the French language and culture globally) will organise a French masterclass on July 13, 3 p.m., at the college. The session will be led by chef Patrick Albert, a member of the Maitre Cuisinier de France and head chef faculty at KCCA, who will demonstrate both classic and lesser-known French cooking techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cParticipants can expect to learn dishes such as tarte tomate (tomato tart), \u00eeles flottantes (floating islands), and poulet \u00e0 la diable (devilled chicken),\u201d says chef Albert, inviting culinary enthusiasts and lovers of French cuisine to join. Registration is open to the public, with limited seats available. Interested participants can register through the link provided on the social media pages.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis masterclass aims to give participants cultural insights into a culinary tradition that has influenced the gastronomic world for ages. It also aims to provide historical insights into Bastille Day, which marked a pivotal moment in the iconic French Revolution on July 14, 1789,\u201d says Chef Albert.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Department of French at Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, will also mark the day through a lively cultural event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Assistant professor and in-charge of the Department of French, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao, Carol Barreto Miranda says that the department plans to organise intradepartmental games centred around French culture and civilisation, along with a display and tasting session of French cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n

The students will perform a short skit in French, and to conclude the event, there will be plenty of music, songs, and a Cancan dance performance. \u201cThis celebration helps students learn more about French customs, traditions, and art. By planning and participating in these activities, students improve their language skills and deepen their understanding of French history and values,\u201d says Miranda.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Discipline of French and Francophone Studies at Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature will also be hosting a lively event highlighting French culture and history.<\/span><\/p>\n

A key feature of the event is \u2018La Magnifique Mascarade\u2019, where participants will dress up as famous French figures, real or fictional, and present a short monologue. \u201cThis competition aims to educate and engage the community by bringing to life the stories of important French personalities who have shaped history,\u201d says programme director, B.A. French (Honours) and assistant professor in French Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University, Kshama D. Dharwadkar. On July 12, two plays by the students of B.A. and M.A. French will be held from 1 p.m. onwards at the Seminar Hall, Block B.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dharwadkar adds that the event showcases French achievements in politics, arts, literature, and science, providing a fun way to learn about notable French figures while encouraging community and cultural appreciation.<\/span><\/p>\n

She further says that students at Goa University get a good exposure to French culture and language through the French Day celebration. She says, \u201cIt has given them an excellent way of putting to practical use their French language skills and in the process has helped them to improve their oratory skills. Also, the interaction with French art, music, and history enhances their cultural understanding thus fostering cultural sensitivity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, French Day, she adds, is useful in developing an effective learning environment, the peculiar interaction between cultures, and the basic sense of belonging to the large community of the French-speaking countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cFrench National Day, also known as Bastille Day is one of the most significant revolutionary days in French history. It is celebrated with a blend of solemn military parades, lively dancing and spectacular fireworks.\u201d ~ <\/span>Chef Patrick Albert<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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