Cultural evening at Alliance Française
A visiting French delegation will present opportunities such as higher education, volunteering programmes and English teaching assistants (TAPIF), through both online and offline sessions.
The event also features an alumni meet, where attendees can interact with former students and professionals who lived in France and hear about their real-life experiences — from academic life and careers to culture shocks and personal growth.
The evening will continue with a French food tasting session by Ann Mary, Le Cordon Bleu alumna and founder of Elize Patisserie, offering a delightful spread of sweet and savoury French treats.
The event will conclude with a film screening at 6pm of The Path of Excellence by Frédéric Mermoud — a powerful story about ambition, education and resilience. Entry is free and open to all and the venue is Alliance Française de Trivandrum, Vazhuthacaud.
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