In Turkmenistan for the first time the Olympics will be held in the French language
This year, in parallel with the Francophonie competitions, in Turkmenistan for the first time the French Institute will hold an Olympiad of the French language, which can be attended by children studying French in Turkmen schools and at the institute itself. The Olympiad, the theme of which is “A Breath of Air”, will be held in three stages, in late March – early April 2021. More detailed information will be available on February 22 at 18: 30 at the French Institute on a detailed presentation of the Olympiad, or by calling the following phones: 36 83 70, 36 83 71, 36 83 72. The International Day of La Francophonie – a holiday for all French speakers and students of this language, is celebrated annually on March 20. Its goal is to unite all fans of the French language, to popularize the language and culture of France and French-speaking countries. The French Institute in Turkmenistan is an interdisciplinary institution of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, which carries out activities for the dissemination of the French language and cooperation in the cultural and linguistic spheres. Its main objectives are to teach French, inform the community about modern France, and organize events representing French culture in all its forms.
