Marchapril afk

CULTURAL EVENTSMARCH-APRIL 2014

AllianceFrançaiseKatmandouAllianceFrançaise

de Katmandou

L’AFK, ce n’est pas que des

cours de français ! C’est aussi un

bistrot, une médiathèque et plein

d’événements culturels : cinéma,

concerts, expos, performances,

théâtre, cirque, ateliers….

Comment ça ! Vous n’étiez pas

au courant ? Vous avez raté

l’unique concert d’Andromakers

en janvier, l’atelier d’illustrations

de Louise de Contes et My French

Film Festival en février ?

Je sais, c’est terrible, c’est affreux

! Ne bougez plus, respirez et

visualisez la brochure culturelle

de l’AFK. Ômmm. Maintenant

passez à l’action et jetez-vous

sur une brochure, mettez-là dans

votre poche, dans votre sac, dans

vos chaussettes et ramenez-là

en lieu sûr. Qui sait ? Dans une

semaine il n’y en aura peut-être

plus…

Ainsi mars flirtera avec la langue

française (voici venu le temps de

la semaine de la Francophonie)

tandis qu’avril se déchainera

avec des performances, des

expositions et des ateliers farfelus

(soirée Art Lab, Saint Molotov et

Lydie Mariller).

Gardez votre calme, bienvenue à

l’AFK !

OPHELIE BELIN / Directrice

AFK it’s not just about French

classes ! It’s also a Bistrot, a

library and a lot of cultural

events : cinema, concerts,

exhibitions, performances,

theater, circus, workshops…

What’s happened ? Didn’t you

know ? Did you miss the unique

concert of Andromakers in

January, the graphic workshop

by Louise de Contes and My

French Film Festival in February ?

I know, it’s terrible, it’s aweful !

Take it easy, relax, breath and

meditate on the AFK’s cultural

events brochure. Ômmm. Now,

move into action, put it in your

pocket, in your bag, in your

socks and keep it safely. Who

knows ? One week later, there

might be no more brochures

available…

So March is gonna flirt with

French language (this is the time

of the week of La Francophonie)

while April will be a month

of performances, exhibitions,

and of unique and uncommon

workshops (Art Lab night, Saint

Molotov and Lydie Mariller…)

Keep calm, welcome to AFK !

OPHELIE BELIN / Director

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bagu

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bon appétit

teaspoon

cup oilmarinate

oven

currycrêpe

salad

winetomatoonion

chicken

14 & 21 MARCH 10 am to 1 pmAlliance Française Katmandou

DRAMA WORKSHOP

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24 APRIL - 12 MAYAlliance Française Katmandou

SAINT MOLOTOV’S

EXHIBITION

4 - 18 APRILAlliance Française Katmandou

RANDOM IMPACT BY ARTLAB

8-23 MARCHAlliance Française Katmandou

PRINTEMPS DES POÈTES

18-21 MARCHAlliance Française Katmandou

SEMAINE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE

25-29 APRILAlliance Française Katmandou

CULINARY WRITING

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Alliance Française Katmandou is grateful to its sponsors for

their valuable support

Nepal Tourism Board

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WRITING WORKSHOPS + EXHIBITION

8-23 MARCH 2014

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE KATMANDOU

FREE ENTRY

"If poetry has always had a close relationship with

the natural and primitive arts such as song, dance

and theater, it is also often the hinterland, the

secret to support the creation point in visual arts,

photography, musical composition, film, short film,

video, and even the circus... We wish to highlight,

thanks to the 16th Spring of Poets, the constant and

fruitful dialogue between poets and their "substantial

allies." Either above or beside, poetry is the heart of

any artistic adventure."

Jean -Pierre Siméon

Artistic director of “Le Printemps des poètes”

On this occasion, the Alliance Française in

Katmandou (AFK) organize writing workshops with

students. One way to learn French language through

poetry via three approaches: thematic, technical and

artistic. Poetry will be displayed in an exhibition in

the Auditorium during the week of the Francophonie.

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EXHIBITIONS + CONCERTS + WORKSHOPS + CONTESTS

18 - 21 MARCH 2014


FREE ENTRY

Alliance Française will celebrate the

week of Francophonie. French language

with several cultural activities. All

Francophones and Francophiles are

invited to enjoy this event with us.

Even the non-French speakers can join

us to appreciate the culinary stands and

concerts on Friday 21 March.

18 – 21 MARCHALLIANCE FRANÇAISE KATMANDOUExhibitions :

"Les expressions françaises en images"

/ Au cœur des Arts (restitution du

Printemps des Poètes)

Discover a restitution of student work

about French expressions and "Le Printemps

des poètes”.

18 – 21 MARCH ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE KATMANDOU

10 AM / 2 PM - Pétanque contest

French Kind of lawn bowling

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TUESDAY, 18 MARCHALLIANCE FRANÇAISE KATMANDOU

Francophone games

Pendu géant, chamboule tout, course de sacs, etc...

WEDNESDAY, 19 MARCHALLIANCE FRANÇAISE KATMANDOU

10 AM - Enquête « Cluedo » géant : le crime était presque parfait

4 :30 PM - Karaoké

Our French Karaoke Contest is coming back! Anybody between 7 and 77 years old

can participate either to compete or to have fun.

Application deadline for competition: March 18

THURSDAY, 20 MARCHALLIANCE FRANÇAISE KATMANDOU

Journée Internationale de la Francophonie

8 AM - Table Ronde

Qu'est ce que le français vous a apporté ?

FRIDAY, 21 MARCHALLIANCE FRANÇAISE KATMANDOU

5 PM - Grande soirée de la Francophonie

Sketchs - poems - songs - shows, drama - remise des

prix - présentation des étudiants – tombola – culinary

stands - exhibitions...

Concerts of : Les P'tits Gars Laids and Ooga Chaka Brass

Band

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Solidarité pour la paix et la justice sociale ( SOPAJUSO) / Solidarity for peace and social justice, is an association created in 2008 whose headquarters are located in Lyon, France.The goals of the association :1. To promote the role of artists in the peaceful resolution of conflicts and in local community development2. Work together with local associations and organizations that support at risk and disadvantaged populations ( street children, refugees, disabled , victims of discrimination, etc.).SOSOPAJUSO is committed to helping the association VISAGE ARTISTIQUE DU BURUNDI( V.A.B.) that takes care of homeless children in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi(East Africa) , to create an Artistic and Job training Center. However, SOPAJUSO opens its doors to all initiatives of solidarity, regardless of the country.

The The President of SOPAJUSO, NAHIMANA Jean-Marie ( artist name: BABY JOHN) is now in Nepal and will participate in the SEMAINE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE, organized by Alliance française of Kathmandu. He is a social activist with over 15 years experience in developing programs using arts and media to support peace building, social cohesion and trauma healing in the Great Lakes region in Africa ( With the International Organization Search For Common Ground), with a track record in organizing cultural events, bringing people from different walks of life by using art as medium for sharing, empowering and participating. M Mr. NAHIMANA is managing the CHILDREN ‘S SOLIDARITY PROJECT ( CHISOPRO),at Kathmandu , in collaboration with local associations that take care of street children( Pomme Cannelle , Home of New Hopes, etc.) , and Nepali musicians ( Hari Maharjan , Nikil, etc.) . For more information about CHISOPRO : e-mail : [email protected] or [email protected]

EXHIBITION

4 - 18 APRIL


FREE ENTRY

FRIDAY, 4 APRILALLIANCE FRANCAISE KATMANDOU

6 PM : An evening with ART, live performance & music

AFK is pleased to support the collective ART LAB by giving six

artists carte blanche to make an exhibition in the auditorium,

installations in the garden, performances and music on Friday 4

April 2014. Don’t miss it !

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COOKING + WRITING WORKSHOP

24, 25, 28 & 29 APRIL


FREE ENTRY

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 24 AND 25 APRIL FATATRA CULINARY EXPERIENCE(EXPERIENCE CULINAIRE FATATRA)

Culinary experience workshop / Limited to 4 participants /

Duration : 2 x 2 hours

Fatatra principle: to achieve a good Fatatra, it is important to not

follow any recipe! None! Instead, write on small pieces of paper,

· Either randomly some ingredients you have,

· Or let what comes to your mind spontaneously and is edible.

Recipe to be continued in the AFK Bistrot !

MONDAY, 25 APRILTHE PALATE'S VOICE (LA VOIX DU PALAIS)

Writing workshop on feelings after tasting (eat while writing)

Limited to 12 participants / Duration: 1 hour

Collective writing session around food*

* It is possible to combine this workshop with Fatatra culinary experience

TUESDAY, 28 APRIL AVEC OU SANS SUCRE ? (WITH OR WITHOUT SUGAR ?)

Writing workshop game with a coffee

Limited to 8 participants / Duration: 3 hours

Guided story making about the cycle of perception

WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL VOYAGE EN CONSTRUCTION (MAKING OF A JOURNEY)

Writing workshop around the exhibition of Saint

Molotov “Par Vents et Marées”

Limited to 12 participants / Duration: 2 hours

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délicieux

bagu

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bon appétit

teaspoon

cup oilmarinate

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currycrêpe

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yoga workshops, yoga weekends

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EXHIBITION

24 APRIL - 12 MAY 2014


FREE ENTRY

“Saint Molotov, master of desperate causes, weary of his

relentless fighting and for a question of survival, has chosen

to go into exile on a planet that himself has created: Welcome

to Molotovie!

Sometimes black and white, sometimes colorful, between

dream and reality, this mixed universe of simple happiness,

melancholic poetry and fanatic rebellion cannot leave travel-

ers indifferent. Take the time to put your luggage in this new

land and let immerse yourself in its rites and beliefs ... Bon

voyage!”

Miss Shepa

Life tossed us by winds and tides of the sea of our emotions

... Saint Molotov takes us with him aboard on his skiff on the

ocean of his inner world, where we capsize with happiness to

end up on the other side of the unknown gateways... until the

next storm.

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WORKSHOP

19 FEBRUARY - 21 MARCH 2014


10 AM - 1 PM

Alliance Française Katmandou is pleased to organize a drama

workshop! It will finish with a public presentation for a special

event at Alliance Française.

Non students and students - beginners and confirmed - are

welcome. Speaking French is not an obligation because we will

practice physical work, and experiment the mute burlesque

register, improvising gags and absurd situations.

Those drama skills will be apprehended with the creation of an

original and common work on the theme of travelling.

Enjoy a drama initiation and have fun together creating an

original performance.

The whole course is only 100 rupees!

Compulsory registrations [limited to 15 participants]

First come first serve basis

For further information, please contact:

[email protected]

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The Alliance Française Katmandou gives you the opportunity

to start learning French or to improve what you have already

learnt, at your own pace at different times of the day.

GENERAL FRENCH

REGULAR COURSES

Duration of a session 7 weeks / 48 hours

Number of hours per day 1:30 a day 5 times a week

Tuition fees Rs. 7500 (including registration fees)

Photocopies Rs. 100

SPECIFIC FRENCH The Alliance Française also provides French classes adapted

to your specific needs; we offer courses for trekking guides,

for tourism workers, for businessmen… These classes can be

provided at our premises or at your working / studying place.

PERSONALIZED FRENCH

Throughout the year, we offer made-to-measure courses : à la

carte lessons, one-to-one tutoring, classes in institutions, guided

self-learning, to help you or your team progress, according to your

own desires.

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CALENDAR FOR 2014 Session 2 : March 18 – May 2

Session 3 : May 8 – June 23

Session 4 : June 30 – August 12

Session 5 : August 18 – September 30

FRENCH FOR CHILDREN The younger, the easier! Children from 5 to 12 years-old

can learn French with a specific method didactic and ludic.

CERTIFICATIONS The Alliance Française Katmandou is the only recognized

examination centre in Nepal for the different diplomas and

certificates that attest for your level in French. Whatever

objectives you have (study in France, professional reasons,

immigration), you can take DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en

Langue Française) or DALF (Diplôme Approfondi en Langue

Française) examinations, TEF (Test d’Évaluation du Français)

or TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) certificates.

STUDENT CARD With the student card, you will be part of the Alliance

life. It includes registration fees, the annual membership-

student of the Alliance and registration at the library; but it

also gives you many benefits.

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Campus France helps students plan and carry out a period of

study in France. It is an agency created by French government and

working in close collaboration with French Foreign Ministry and

Education Ministry. Campus France top priority is welcoming and

giving right information to any student. The Campus France desk

can also help you in every steps of your project: information, advice,

online enrollments, preparation for departure, monitoring till the

return home.

How to choose the right university in France ? What are the steps to

enter a French university? What is the cost of living in France? How

to get a scholarship? To get answers to all these queries and further

details about France, you can visit the Campus France Desk, inside

the Alliance Française Katmandou premises.

Campus France is the only official agency for higher education in

France. You can get free information and counseling.

Be careful with imitations!

If you can find many others counselling agencies about studies in

France, the Campus France desk is the only official office of the

French government. The difference ? We inform you for free and we

work in close collaboration with the French Embassy.

Every student applying for a student visa for France must, for the

preparation of his application, come at the Campus France desk for

an interview. It is no use wasting money with some agencies holding

out the prospect of a visa: nobody in Nepal can guarantee you a

student visa for France.

Free counselling www.campusfrance.org

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Thursday | 10 am - 3 pm

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The translation desk of the Alliance Française stands there

for you. From Nepali to French or English, French to Nepali

or English, for any kind of document :official or non official

translations.

For more information or details, please contact us at 4241163,

4242832 Email: [email protected]

OPENING HOURS

Mon/Tue/Fri | 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

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Multimedia Library is one of its kind in Nepal exclusively offering

French multimedia resources. It is divided into 3 sections

consisting of multimedia, Children corner and reading room.

Library is suitable for the adults, Teenager, Children as well as

French-learner. They can take advantage from our collection of

French books, comics, movies, music CDs and periodicals. etc

Specially, we have created “Bibliothèque de l’apprenant” for

the French-learner according to their French level. Pedagogic

books (Grammar, Phonetic, Method and exercises) are

available in the library for the convenient of French-learner.

On the premises of our library, we provide the facilities of

consulting with books, periodicals, listing to music, watching

movies and French TV Channel. The library offers the use

Inter-net for educational research.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday / 8 am - 6:30 pm

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TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP EXTERNAL VISITORS STUDENT

6 months 1 year 1 year

Individual membership Rs. 950 Rs. 1200 Rs. 800

Family membership Rs. 1350 Rs. 2000

Institutional membership Rs. 2700 Rs. 4000

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Hold your special event at the Alliance Française. Our Auditorium

– Gallery is designed to be the perfect place for lectures,

screenings, exhibitions and meetings. We offer in-house catering,

on-site event management and the ability to provide you an

excellent service.

You can also rent Le Bistrot and its garden for your private parties.

For details, please call 4241163 / 4242832 or email to

[email protected]

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Auditorium rental for half-day (4 hours) Rs. 8000

Auditorium rental for full day (8 hours) Rs. 15000

Gallery rental for one week Rs. 65000

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Warm and friendy, the Bistrot welcomes you when you want to

relax, have a chat with friends or meet people. This cafeteria offers

a varied selection of large and small dishes throughout the day at

reasonable prices.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday | 7 am - 6:30 pm

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INSTITUTION

Monday to Friday | 7 am - 7 pm

LIBRARY


CAMPUS FRANCE DESK

Monday to Thursday | 10 am - 3 pm

TRANSLATION DESK

Mon/Tue/Fri | 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

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M Ophélie Belin, Director / [email protected] Rana, Deputy Director / [email protected]ît Gillet, Course coordinator / [email protected] Shrestha, General Secretary / [email protected]é Guillemot, Communication Manager / [email protected] Thapa, Library Manager / [email protected] Neupane, Librarian and CampusFrance Assistant Ingrid Chiron, Translator/ [email protected] d'Avossa, Maya Gillet, Deepker Shakya, Anoj Chitrakar, Rijendra Shrestha , Ombika Maharjan, Smriti Shrestha, Samuel Lauret, Coraline Pradeau, TeachersSuresh K.C., Supervisor / [email protected] Gurung, Receptionist / [email protected] K.C., DriverGayas Khatri and Madav Pandey, AssistantsPradip Biswokarma, GardenerThakur Pyakurel and Karna P. Itani, WatchmansBimala Lama and Mira Dhahal, CleanersMangal Ratna Tamang, Le Bistrot ManagerUma Lama, ChefRam Chandra Lama, CookAnuj Parajuli, Waiter

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Alliance Française KatmandouBanshi Ghat Marga, Teku road, TripureshworP.O. Box 452, Kathmandu, NepalPhone : + 977 (1) 4241163 / 4242832Fax : + 977 (1) 4242621E-mail : [email protected]

www.alliancefrancaise.org.np

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