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A series of French-themed activities will be staged next month with the main focus falling on the European hotspot’s technology, lifestyle, tourism and infrastructure.
Celebrations for the fourth edition of French Week, entitled ‘So French’, will start on January 18 to 23 with a concert and seminars lined up throughout. French Ambassador Bernard Regnauld-Fabre recently announced some of the events to dignitaries, invited guests and members of the media at a conference held in his home.
On January 20, singer and song-writer Yasmine Hamadan will perform at the Cultural Hall and there will also be an Imagine France photographic exhibition taking place at the Bahrain Financial Harbour.
A seminar dedicated to the development of digital innovation and quality of life will be held on January 22 at the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa. There will also be a seminar dedicated to French education held at the hotel the following day aimed at promoting and explaining the opportunities and benefits the European country has to offer.
A full events calendar will be announced in the coming weeks with a growing number of events and promotions taking place across the kingdom. A delegation team including senators, businessmen and tourism representatives as well as a head chef from a three Michelin Star restaurant from the Alsace region in France will be visiting during the week.
That part of France is known for its world-renowned craftsmen, gastronomy and historical and cultural sites. The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and is organised in collaboration with Alliance Française, Atout France, the French Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Bahrain and the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
The ‘So French’ initiative has attracted more than 30 sponsors. Retailers interested in participating can contact the organisers www. sofrench.me
