Chers tous,
As the year draws to a close, cultural life in our Alliance
will be busy, with some exciting events on the agenda. I recommend that you
take a look at the programme on page 2 of your La Mouette.
First of all, I am delighted to announce that registration
for the end-of-year event (cultural & musical dinner and Christmas party)
is officially open! As you know we are all invited to take to the stage with
short skits, songs, musical items, poetry or whatever we would like to present
for a fun filled end of year activity. I hope that many of you will come and
share your talents. Send me your details (see registration form on page 4 of La Mouette)
before the end of the month by email to mansynette@gmail.com
Many thanks to those who decided to join us on Friday 1
November 2024 for the 4th edition of our Car Adventure Tour. Once again,
despite a small number of participants (ten) and some rain, it was a successful
event, followed by a relaxed, enjoyable, lively and chatty dinner at Altar Wine
Bar, where we were joined by four members of the Alliance Française de
Milton-Ulladulla. As we only had three cars participating, nobody missed out on
a prize, with prizes going to first, second and last! Thank you to all the
participants for their expertise, sense of humour and joie de vivre.
Our next French speaking lunch is taking place on Thursday 7
November at the Café Florabel in Eden; If there are other members who would
like to participate, please send me an email (mansynette@gmail.com) so you will
receive all necessary details. It’s Beaujolais Nouveau time! Throughout France,
the Beaujolais Nouveau festival takes place every third Thursday in November,
the date on which vinification ends and marketing is authorised. The release of
this fruity wine is eagerly awaited by wine lovers, but it is also the occasion
for many events in the Beaujolais region, with celebrations often lasting until
the end of the week. The traditional launch of Beaujolais Nouveau is Les
Sarmentelles in Beaujeu (Rhone-Alpes region), where a procession of
wheelbarrows filled with burning vine shoots precedes the tapping of the first
barrels at the stroke of midnight. Producers and winemakers open the doors of
their cellars and wineries late into the night for tastings of their vintages.
Restaurants offer menus based on the Beaujolais theme, and all the villages
take part in the festivities, offering a range of craft products at various
events.
The Alliance Française of Canberra’s French Market is back
for its 9th edition on Saturday 16 November (10am to 3pm), over 30 stalls
showcasing French culture and delicacies, delicious food, and drinks.
Sylvie
