Hanoians, joyeux International Francophonie Day!

French speakers and non-French speakers alike from Vietnam to the Caribbean to Canada have gathered in celebration of the French language and the culture of French-speaking nations.

Celebrating in Hanoi:

Many Hanoians are celebrating by buying French pastry from bakeries while others are taking long strolls throughout the city streets, which are dotted with buildings featuring architecture that’s very reminiscent of France.

Still others are going to bookstores where there is always a large selection of new and used French books. Of course, many fine restaurants in the capital city serve quality French fare in a beautiful bistro.

Starting March 17, the Hanoi Opera House has been hosting activities including musical concerts sponsored by the Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation to Vietnam, Organisation internationale de la, the Swiss Embassy in Hanoi and the Institute for Culture Exchange with France.