Alliance Francaise Will Observe Francophonie Day
By Zasika Musdi

Bandar Seri Begawan - Alliance Francaise will be organising a 'Speak French Week' in celebration of the International Day of Francophonie slated on March 20.

Francophonie refers to 'the phenomenon of speaking French', and Francophones are persons who speak the language.

The event began in 1998, and will be celebrated by half a billion Francophones around the world, as a way for the 49 members of La Francophonie to celebrate their common bond, the French Language, as well as their diversity.

To date, there are 33 French-speaking countries in five continents, comprising of 55 member states and government and thirteen observers. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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