March 15, 2008

Hungarian Presence in the Grand Festival of the Francophonie 

The Embassy of Hungary participated in the Grande Fête of the Francophonie in La Maison Francaise of the French Embassy in Washington, DC on Friday, March 14 from 7pm till 11pm. More than 35 embassies, governments and associations presented their respective cultures and shed light on the rich traditions and culinary specialties of the French speaking world.

Click here for the programs of the Month of Francophonie in Washington, DC

The Hungarian stand, offering delicious samples of the Hungarian Cuisine and rich information on a wide range of representations of modern and traditional Hungarian Culture, was among the ones, which were completely "raided and forayed" during the evening of the Festival at the French Institute.

Hungarian Consul Szabolcs Nemes and Cultural Attaché Béla Gedeon promoting Hungarian Culture and offering specialties of the Hungarian Cuisine

Live music was provided by the American band Lafayette Bayou Boys, and later on by DJ Tass and dancers.

The Lafayette Bayou Boys