Francophonie Gala Nite At Empire Cinema
By Huraizah Ahmad & Izam S. Ya'akub

Bandar Seri Begawan - Bringing together people from French-speaking countries around the world, Alliance Francaise of Brunei Darussalam organised a 'Francophonie Gala Nite' on Tuesday evening at the Empire Cinema.

It was the 11th year that such an event was held in the country and the 21st year around the world.

In his welcoming speech, Mr Ith Dettola, the Ambassador of Cambodia, mentioned that the event played an important role in strengthening the friendship between French-speaking countries globally.

The event also saw the presentation of prizes to winners of the `French Poetry Competition' organised by Alliance Francaise and the French Embassy.

The competition was participated in by students from Science College, STPRI, SMPAP Hjh Rashidah as well as Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD).

Alice Ng Sui Fung was the winner in the beginners' category while Zirwattol Wahidah Hj Mohd Salleh received the prize for the intermediate category.

The two were awarded a month's scholarship in France from Pg Dato Paduka Haji Idriss, the President of Alliance Francaise.

Meanwhile, a French sketch entitled `School of Vampires' written and performed by Jerudong International School (JIS) students was presented at Cinema 3.

There were also special screenings of the Canadian movie, `Gaz Bar Blues' and a French movie, `White Lies'. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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