Mois de la Francophonie 2023

DÉCOUVREZ Madagascar !

In March, the Alliance Française of Mpls/St Paul will celebrate Madagascar during our Mois de la Francophonie, a month-long celebration of a French-speaking country!

Located about 250 miles off the coast of Eastern Africa lies a large island country abundant with wildlife, culture, and people. Home to the beloved ring-tailed lemurs, towering baobab trees, and Malagasy people and cultures, the country of Madagascar is teeming with life and activity.

This year, Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul is celebrating Madagascar in all its physical wonder, and hosting events for our members and the Twin Cities community to learn about the cultures, traditions, food, and experiences of Malagasy people.

Join us during March 2023 at Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul for an art exposition, culinary demonstrations, musical performances, literary talks, and roundtable discussions, to discover more about this fascinating country. We hope you will join us in this month of learning and celebration!

En mars, l'Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul célèbrera Madagascar pendant le Mois de la Francophonie ! Découvrez ci-dessous notre programme qui mettra en lumière de nombreux aspects de la culture, de l'histoire et de la musique malagasy!

PROGRAMME

Thursday, March 2
6 pm

Opening Celebration
——
exhibition by
pierrot men
& koléane foxonet

In person

Discover art, music, and traditional foods, along with remarks from the Embassy of Madagascar in Washington, at our Opening Celebration of Mois de la Francophonie!

Friday, March 3
6 pm

languages & migrations
——
panel Discussion

In Person

Join us for a round table discussion about language and migrations with members of the Malagasy community living here in Minnesota, Tija Andriamananjara and Yael Radison, in discussion with Jean Razafindambo from Ottawa.

Friday, March 10
6 pm

Let’s cook
——
malagasy cuisine!
with elian pon

Virtual

Join us online for a cooking workshop with the Chef of the Embassy of Madagascar in Washington who will be with us specially for the occasion!
Learn to make Sauté de poisson au lait de coco avec son achard de légumes, à la façon malagasy !

Saturday, March 11
12-2:30 pm

History & Cuisine
of Madagascar
——
cooking class with
Ny Aina Andrea Randriamanantena 

In-person

Join us for a cooking class to learn about the history of Malagasy cuisine, the basics of cooking including ingredients, techniques, and the essential points to know, as well as cooking demonstration of a Malagasy dish.

Wednesday, March 15
6 pm

JEAN-LUC RAHARIMANANA
——
LITERARY CONVERSATION

Online

Jean-Luc Raharimanana is a Malagasy novelist, essayist, poet, and playwright. Join us for an online event to learn more about his works, books, and career!

Friday, March 17

6pm

AZA KIVY

Movie Night

In-person

Fishing is the life of Edmond. In the name of "development", trawlers plunder "their" sea, and this project is a new curse.
To keep faith, Edmond named his canoe: "Aza Kivy" which means "Don't give up".

Saturday, March 18
10 am

Discover Madagascar!
——
Children’s Workshop

In-person

Embarquez pour Madagascar en notre compagnie ! Join us for a children’s workshop lead by Marie-Jeanne Delevaux-Hargitt and Shannon Graber. Fun times await in this jam-packed session on Malagasy music and culture for kids!

Tuesday, March 21
6 pm

Pierre-Alexandre Savriacouty
in conversation with Jan-Lodewijk Grootaers
——
Artist talk

Online

Join us online for a discussion Pierre-Alexandre Savriacouty, an artist of French and Madagascan origins. He will be in conversation with Jan-Lodewijk Grootaers, independent curator and art consultant. In partnership with Villa Albertine.

Thursday, March 23
6 pm

Challenges and opportunities for Madagascar’s unique biodiversity
——
panel Discussion

In-person

Join us for a round table discussion focused on the environmental challenges and impacts felt in Madagascar. We will be joined by speakers Andry Ranaivoson, Rebecca Montgomery and Ariadna Mondragon Botero.

Thank you to our sponsors and partners!