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Let's talk about food... with Barbara Santich
An evening with renowned food writer Barbara Santich. Part of the "Philo Bistro" series, she will explore the links between food, culture,
and history, including her research on Provençal cuisine and French restaurants in Sydney. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Join us for a captivating lecture led by Patrick Llewellyn, President of the Nicolas Baudin Institute, who conducts historical research on
the great maritime scientific expeditions of the 18th and 19th centuries.
These expeditions explored Australia's coastlines and the vast unknown expanse of the Pacific Ocean.
Discover the intriguing stories of the Free French Navy sailors who lost their lives in Australia during World War II, as Patrick delves
into their adventures and the deep connections between France and Australia.
Talk will be in English
Discover our last news!
The phenomenon Le Monde Sans Fin takes centre stage at the Alliance Française Sydney. For the first time
in Australia, the Alliance is hosting a major exhibition inspired by the Le Monde sans fin comic book, a publishing sensation by authors Christophe Blain and Jean-Marc Jancovici, that has sold over a million
copies in France since its release in 2022.
Discover the exhibition on the first and second floor this november! Plus, the graphic novel is available to borrow from the library.
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The Alliance Française de Sydney represented by Dominique Barbeau, was invited to the annual Australian South Sea Islander Reception and
Flag Raising event hosted by the City of Sydney. The event commemorated the forced migration of South Sea Islanders to Australia in the
1800s through blackbirding. Many South Sea Islanders were brought to Australia to work in sugar cane farming, seafaring, and other
industries. The event featured speeches and performances that highlighted the discrimination and disadvantage experienced by South Sea
Islanders throughout Australian history. The City of Sydney Council has formally recognized Australian South Sea Islanders as a unique
minority group and has taken steps to address their historical injustices.
The event was hosted by Councillor Emelda Davis, whose grandfather was abducted from the island of Tanna in Vanuatu when he was 12 years
old. The singer who performed at the event told the audience about her grandfather who was kidnapped from Lifou in the New Caledonian
archipelago. The event was a reminder of the importance of reconciliation and the need to continue working towards a more just and equitable
society.
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Save the date! The FANS French Market is back on Sunday, 17 November 2024, from 9 AM to 4 PM at Killarney Heights Public School.
It is the largest French market in NSW, attracting over 10,000 visitors. With over 70 stalls, join us for a day of French food, fashion,
homewares, live music, rides, fairground games, and Christmas gifts. Come and enjoy a day full of discoveries and laughter with your
family! Fun for everyone, a not-to-be-missed family event where culture meets conviviality!
More than 300 parents and volunteers are mobilized to run FANS main annual fundraising event! For 25 years, FANS has offered a unique
bilingual education that engages a dynamic multicultural community on Sydney’s North Shore.
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