Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad   

For a feel of France

Jerome Bonnafont

HYDERABAD: A series of exhibitions, concerts, literary meetings, film fests, and debates reflecting the evolving facets that define French culture, arts, science and much more will be held in 18 Indian cities between December and February 2010 as part of Bonjour India, the festival of France in India.

Graffiti, street art, installations, opera, dance, music of the French in addition to a series of science-based seminars on technology, economy and education are also a part of Bonjour India.

French Ambassador to India Jerome Bonnafont, who addressed a press conference in Hyderabad on Friday, said that Bonjour India will mirror the cultural changes that are taking place in France.

“Instead of just limiting ourselves to metros like Mumbai and Delhi, we wanted a wide audience to get exposed to French culture,” the French Ambassador said.

Other highlights in Hyderabad during the festival include a special art camp of Indian artists who were awarded the artist-in-residence at France and music concerts.

An extravagant street show that brings alive a parade mixing opera, circus along with gigantic giraffes and other circus characters will be taken out along the Necklace Road.

“The Indian Government is planning to hold ‘Namaste France’ next year to showcase every facet of India in France. Such festivals pave the way for more interaction between the two countries,” the French Ambassador said.

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