French Spring 2013 in Colombo
2012 saw the launching of the first French Spring in Sri Lanka, a
multidisciplinary festival bringing Sri Lankan and French artists
together on a single stage. The success of this first festival, which
attracted more than 6,500 spectators and participants in workshops,
demonstrated the Sri Lankan and international public's enthusiasm for
the wide range of cultural events presented by the Alliance Française de
Kotte in Colombo, the French Embassy and a large number of partners.
 This year, the second French Spring Festival will take place from
June 18 till July 14 in Colombo and in several other cities with the
special collaboration of BMICH, Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel and the support
of many other prestigious sponsors.
Starting with a sensational singing competition, the festival will go
on with more music on the Music Day's (June 21) open stage concert
hosting Sri Lankan bands such as Julius beat boxing, Music Matters,
Paranoid Earthling, Stigmata, Peshala Peshkar - Academy of Performing
Arts and the renowned French gypsy jazz ensemble Caravan Quartet.
Two exhibitions are also scheduled; one, artistic, at the Cinnamon
Lakeside by Seneka Abeyratne exhibiting photos to create a parallel
between Southern France and Sri Lanka, the other at BMICH, with a
scientific purpose, about water in our planet. French street art
graffiti artist Da Cruz will also brighten this year's edition by
working hand in hand with a Sri Lankan fashion designer on an
exceptional performance. Not forgetting film-lovers, a French Film
Festival is also due for three days at BMICH.
Last but not least, to add more spice to this year's Festival, the
French Executive Chef of the Cinnamon Lakeside, Martin Becquart, will do
wonders to tickle your taste buds during two special French Gastronomy
weeks in July. From music, dance, street art, fashion shows, film
screenings, visual arts exhibitions, gastronomy and conferences on
sustainable development ... French Spring will indeed be compelling.
Do not forget. Admission is free for all events!
More information and the programme will be available on
www.alliancefrkotte.lk & www.ambafrance-lk.org |
