Did you know that French is the 5th most widely spoken language in the world, the official language of 32 States and governments, and counts almost 321 million speakers?
March is Francophone Month, in which the French Language and diverse francophone cultures through activities held worldwide.
The Alliance Francaise of Guyana is proud to share the cultural programme for March 2026, which highlights art, film, and gastronomy. This year we are organizing the 1st edition of a Francophone foodfest!
Download a copy of the cultural programme brochure 2026!
2026 CALENDAR
Make sure you RSVP so you don’t miss out! Most events are free and open to the public.
sunday march 8th, 2026 / 2 sessions : 9:30 – 12:30 and 13:30-4:30PM
Women’s Day Painting Workshop
Join us for a guided painting workshop led by French Caribbean artist and lecturer Élodie Cage-Smith. Together, we’ll create abstract portraits or self-portraits that reflect what makes a woman it means to be a woman and what makes her powerful. Through color, symbolism, and expressive forms, participants will explore resilience, creativity, and inner strength.
Refreshements provided
Cost : 5,000 GYD
Venue: University of Guyana – Turkeyen Campus
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*Sign up form will close on Friday March 6th at 11am.
Monday, March 9th / 6:00PM – 9:00 PM
Film Screening: Marinette
Join us for the inspiring film in honor of Women’s Day.
Synopsis : Marinette Pichon has had football in her blood from an early age. Brought up by a courageous mother who had to cope with a violent husband, Marinette is determined to become the best football player in the world.
Venue : Georgetown International Academy, TRACT ‘C’ BLOCK XXX,SOUTH, Railway Embankment Rd, Georgetown (Next to Demerara Estates)
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thurday march 12th 2026 / 6:00PM-9:00PM
Film Screening: Incendies in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission
Synopsis : Nawal (Lubna Azabal), a dying Middle Eastern woman living in Montreal, leaves separate letters to her twin children to be read once she passes away. Jeanne (Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin) is to deliver hers to the father the twins never knew, and Simon (Maxim Gaudette) is to give his to the brother they never knew they had. The siblings travel to the Middle East separately, where they each experience acts of brutality, uncover a startling family history, and have revelations about themselves.
Running time: 2h11
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saturday march 14th, 2026 / 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Film Screening & Conference : Aya de Yopougon
Synopsi: In the working-class district of Abidjan or Yop City, the nineteen-year-old aspiring doctor, Aya, dreams of finishing her studies despite her father’s opposition. But, Aya lives in a poor West African township during the 1970s, where getting married to a rich man and starting a family is every girl’s aspiration–at least, that’s what Aya’s best friends, Bintou and Adjoua, are hoping for. Under Yopougon’s bright sun, three girls, three different destinies and three parallel lives intertwine, as life keeps going. Will Aya’s ambitions ever come true?
Running time: 1h24
Venue : French Embassy, 25 Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park
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MONDAY march 16th, 2026 : 6:00pm – 9:00pm
One Night in Paris : Cooking Class/ Traditional French classics – 3 course dinner
Cost : 7,000 GYD for Members/ 8000 GYD for non-members
Venue: Backyard Cafe
Step into the flavors of France with a hands-on cooking class led by the Director of the Alliance Française! Learn to prepare a delicious three-course meal featuring simple, tasty recipes that will “Frenchify” your diet and transport you straight to Paris.
You’ll also discover tips and tricks for making the perfect crêpes — mastering the proper hand motions and technique to achieve thin, flavorful crêpes every time.
After cooking together, we’ll gather à la bonne franquette around the table to enjoy the meal, share stories, and savor the joy of French cuisine.
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*Once a reservation is made, you must pay for your spot whether you attend or not. Last minute cancellations must still be honored with payment.
THURSDay, March 19th / 6:00PM – 9:00 PM
Film Screening: TBA
Venue : Mexican Embassy
French, with English subtitles
Divertimento (2022) is an inspiring French biopic based on the true story of Zahia Ziouani, a 17-year-old from the Parisian suburbs with a dream to become a classical conductor. Facing sexism and class barriers in 1995, she and her cellist twin sister, Fettouma, battle prejudice to create their own orchestra, and make music accessible to everyone.
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Looking Back at Francophone Month 2025
We hope to see you there!
thursday, march 14th, 2025 / 5:00PM – 7:30PM/ free
Film Screening: Corazon de Mezquite
Lucia is a young girl whose biggest dream is to play the harp because musicians are considered the guardians of traditions. Her father Fidel is a harpist. but customs dictate that females are not allowed to play this instrument. In spite of all this, her grandfather teaches her secretly. When a series of unfortunate events unfold just before a big community celebration, will Lucie finally be given her big break?
Venue: Embassy of Mexico, 44 Brickdam Street, Stabroek
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saturday, March 15th, 2025 / 5:00 – 7:00pm/ free
Art Exhibition: Women’s Day Edition
In honor of International Women’s Day and Francophone Month, we collaborated with the Guyana Women’s Artists Association (GWAA) and Ms Pekahiah James, to curate artworks of female artists from Guyana and French speaking countries in the Caribbean. Join us for drinks and chat with this amazing group of women about their work.
Venue: FRESH, Carmichael Street (Next to Scotia Bank)
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Friday, March 21st 2025 / 5:30 – 7pm/ free
Film Screening: Ma Dame au Camelia
Patrice is a forty year old actor, desperately seeking work. When an opportunity arises to audition for the lead role of a film adaptation of the French classic, <<My Lady of the Camellias>>, he decides he has nothing to lose. Though since antiquity, it is not uncommon for males to play female roles in theatre, is he pushing his luck in trying to be cast for the modern film adaptation?
Join us to discuss this and more after the screening of this beautiful short film from French Guiana with members of the production team. Facilitated by Georgetown Film Festival.
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saturday, march 22nd 2025, 5:00 – 7:00PM / paid
Learn to cook sweet & savoury French pies with Chef Paul Saul
In this workshop led by a professional pastry chef, you will first learn how to make a good shortcrust pastry, or <<pate brisee>> which forms the base of the two recipes. On the menu :
a vegetarian quiche and a tarte tatin (upside down apple pie) for dessert! Children are welcome!
Venue:
Price: 3000 GYD per person Members / 4000 GYD for Non Members
*Drinks not included in the price.
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thursday, March 27th 2025 / 5:30 – 8:00pm/ free
Film Screening: La Grande Seduction
A new factory is promised to the residents of the tiny fishing village of St. Marie-La-Mauderne, provided they can lure a doctor to take up full-time residency on the island. Inspired, the villagers devise a scheme to make Dr. Christopher Lewis a local. Come enjoy a French apero and laugh along with us!
Venue: Georgetown International Academy, Tract ‘C’ Block XXX, South Railway Embankment, Pattensen, Georgetown
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saturday, March 29th 2025 / 12:00 – 4:00pm/ paid
1st Edition of the Foire Gastronomique de la Francophonie
Sample cuisines from all the French-speaking countries represented in the “land of many waters” and cultures! Participating countries:
Belgium, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, France, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Mali, Morocco, Senegal
Venue: Herdmanston Lodge, 19-20 Peter Rose Street, Queenstown