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Film Screening: Amélie & la métaphysique des tubes

Francophonie Film Kids and Youth

Mar 21, 2026

Calling all Amélie Nothomb fans! Join us for a screening of Malïys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han’s animated film 2025 Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes (Little Amélie or the Character of Rain), an adaptation of Belgian author Amélie Nothomb’s 2000 novel La métaphysique des tubes as part of Festival de la Francophonie 2026.
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Tasting: From the Origins of Cocoa to the Art of Chocolate Making with Barry Callebaut Francophonie Wine and Gastronomy

Mar 24, 2026

As part of Festival de la Francophonie 2026, join us for a journey into the world of chocolate, brought to …
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Workshop: Roots of Resilience—Indigo Textile Dyeing Francophonie

Mar 25, 2026

Create your own unique tiny textiles and experiment in the ancient traditional use of indigo vat dye! As part …
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Film Screening: Becoming Human Francophonie Film

Mar 26, 2026

The Alliance is pleased to partner with Asian Pop Up Cinema (APUC) and the National Cambodian Heritage Museum …
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Placement Calls for Spring Session School

Mar 30, 2026

Placement calls help us understand your strengths and needs. After a quick chat with one of our teachers, …
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