120 Years of French Culture in DC {Sponsored}
Alliance Française has been bringing French language and culture to DC since 1905. So how has it shaped the city? And what’s next? City Cast DC’s Senior Executive Producer Priyanka Tilve chats with Sarah Diligenti, the Executive Director from Alliance Française, to talk about its 120-year history, the deep ties between France and the U.S., and how the organization has evolved over the decades.
They also get into what’s ahead — like the big 120th anniversary soirée, a Night of Poetry, and even a trip to Toulouse.
Visit francedc.org to learn more.
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