Alberta to "rendez-vous" with French cultures

Edmonton... Albertans are invited to experience the “joie de vivre” as the province officially marks the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie March 9 - 25, a national celebration of French language and cultures.

Communities across the province are hosting a variety of celebrations including flag raising ceremonies, multicultural gatherings and educational activities to promote and celebrate French cultures, in support of the Rendez-vous’ theme, “Understanding builds a better future”. The Rendez-vous coincides with International Francophonie Day, observed annually on March 20 by more than 50 countries.
The Government of Alberta marks the Rendez-vous with an official event in the rotunda of Alberta’s Legislature on March 6. Members of the public are invited to join the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Ken Kowalski and Minister of Intergovernmental, International and Aboriginal Relations Cal Dallas in a commemorative flag-raising event and live entertainment from Alberta’s Francophone community.

To learn more about Rendez-vous de la Francophonie or to see a full event list, visit www.iiar.alberta.ca, or visit the Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta at www.acfa.ab.c