Destination Francophonie en Louisiane : Avant-Première
Schedule
Tue Apr 30 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Location
Alliance Française of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA
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Prepare to be swept away on a journey of discovery and adventure as we unveil the captivating tales from "Destination Francophonie en Louisiane."The TV show, Destination Francophonie is a journey throughout the French- speaking world, and recently filmed 2 episodes in and around New Orleans and Lafayette.
In these two episodes in the Bayou State, Ivan explores the diverse fabric of communities that compose francophone Louisiana. In the first episode, he presents the team of Télé-Louisiane, the French and Creole roots of New Orleans Jazz, the legacy of francophone free people of color, the French-speaking Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, and more!
In the second episode, he shines a light on the vibrant Cajun and Creole music community in and around Lafayette, learns about the complex history of slavery at Laura Plantation, and meets rising star Jourdan Thibodeaux.
RSVP here now to secure your seat for this exhilarating experience: https://www.af-neworleans.org/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=238
PROGRAM:
6:00pm - Doors open
6:30pm - Introduction with Ivan Kabacoff (TV5Monde), Patrice Courtaban (TV5Monde), Rodolphe Sambou (Consulate General of France in New Orleans) and Emilie Georget (Alliance Francaise)
6.40pm - Discussion with Will McGrew (Télé-Louisiane) & guests Drake LeBlanc (Télé-Louisiane) and Christine Verdin (École Pointe-au-Chien)
7:00pm - Screening begins
8:00pm - Q&A
This event is organized by Alliance Française of New Orleans with Télé-Louisiane, with the support of TV5Monde!
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Where is it happening?
Alliance Française of New Orleans, 1519 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130-6083, United States,New Orleans, LouisianaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: