New French Excellence Programme OCEAN till 30 Aug with screenings and marine workshops
If you wish to save our oceans, stop by the aptly-named OCEAN, a new French Excellence Programme from 30 May to 30 Aug at the cultural centre Alliance Française de Singapour.
OCEAN invites you to a variety of events that celebrate the oceans in all their beauty and complexity. Designed to teach, inspire and spark curiosity, this marine programme brings together exhibitions, screenings, artistic workshops, live performances and more.
Check out these highlights.
Discover how the ocean has inspired iconic works by French authors such as Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, shaping the imagination of people for generations. Trace the footsteps of pioneering scientists whose findings have unveiled the ocean's secrets and marvel at the enigmatic flora and fauna that inhabit the deep depths.
Registration is free.
Level 2, Gallery 30 May to 30 Aug Tue to Fri: 1pm – 7.30 pm Sat: 9am – 5.30 pm Closed on Sun & Mon
Don't miss this inspiring tale of how a childhood experience sparked a journey in civil engineering. Join them for an English-French bilingual storytelling and talk by Courtney Kelly, a construction worker and self-published children's book author from New Orleans.
Registration is free and is only for children between the ages of 5 and 10.
Level 2, La Médiathèque 14 Jun, 4pm
Unwind and let your imagination drift to the ideal beach holiday in this relaxing art workshop. Using pastels, you'll learn techniques to create your seaside landscape.
Non-Member Ticket at S$60 at Alliance Francaise
Level 4, Seminar Room 3 2 Jul, 7pm
Embark on a cinematic journey with their featured movie selection, where the ocean becomes a backdrop for powerful stories of personal journeys, identity and transformation.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience iconic films such as Annette (26 Jun, 7.30pm, S$16 for non-members) that masterfully combine the ocean with the human experience.
Level 1, Le théâtre Multiple
Step into a magical underwater world where fairy tales come to life. At this enchanting holiday camp, kids will dive into the deep blue sea. They will discover mermaids, sea dragons and ocean kingdoms through fun activities, designed to spark their imagination.
1 Week Half-Day Camp (Mon to Fri, 9am – 12pm) for Non-Members at S$410 at Alliance Française de Singapour
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