Harare is set to once again celebrate the richness and diversity of the French language with the 2025 Francophone Week. Running from March 8 to 23, the annual event, which highlights the French language and Francophone cultures around the world, will offer a platform for exchange and intercultural dialogue for culture lovers.
Organized by the Alliance Française de Harare in partnership with 8 embassies (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, Romania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Egypt), the Francophone week promises a series of exciting activities celebrating the linguistic and cultural diversity of the French-speaking world. The festivities include conference, film screenings, exhibition, live music, workshops, activities for schools and even some gastronomy.
Through this program, the organizers aim to highlight the essential role played by the French language in bringing people and cultures closer together, thus promoting mutual understanding and respect for differences.
"La Francophonie is a melting pot of cultural and linguistic diversity, and the Francophone Week is the ideal opportunity to celebrate this richness," says Fanny Gauthier, Director of the Alliance Française.
The 2 week long cultural celebration will have 3 key highlights:
Film Screenings
From March 8 to 18, audiences will have the opportunity to discover a varied selection of films from different countries, all with English subtitles. There's something for all tastes and ages: family films, dramas, romances, documentaries and even science fiction. Screening will take place at the Alliance Française, and admission is completely free.
The Mixx Concert
A week later, on Saturday 15 March, again at the Alliance Française, a concert will bring together musicians from Burkina Faso, France and Zimbabwe for a unique and original musical experience. Whether you’re a fan of energetic marimba beats, rhumba grooves or smooth western African pace… this event promises to immerse you in the rich diversity of Francophone music. Advance tickets are going for $10 each.
Buffet de la Francophonie
The festivities will conclude on March 23 with the Buffet de La Francophonie, where attendees can savor dishes from various French-speaking countries. From Swiss delicacies to Canadian flavors, and from Belgian specialties to Congolese cuisine, the buffet will be a culinary journey across the Francophone world. Tickets are priced at $5 per plate, and a cash bar will be available.
In addition to the several embassies collaborating in organising the event, Francophone Week is supported by key partners such as the European Union, Campus France, and the Ecole Française de Harare, among others. Sponsors include Total Energies, CFAO, Utande, AGS, and Ecobank, whose contributions help bring this cultural celebration to life.
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