Past Events

CHRISTMAS DAY 2009

Christmas came early for our children at the Alliance this year, for those who attended the Alliance Française d’Auckland Christmas Fête. All of them had evidently been very good, as they all got a present from Santa!

Nor did the grown-ups miss out. for the Fête, held on Saturday 12th December, two rooms were transformed into a market place; a half dozen stalls with an electric and interesting selection of wares on offer, from original design cards, to children’s clothing, hand-painted porcelain, mosaic tableaux, birds feeders, fare trade beach accesories, AF Christmas delicacies…! The market was open not just to AFA members, but anyone on the look-out for quality hand-made original items.

We would like to thank you all of you who helped us putting this fantastic day together and hopefully next year will be even better

BASTILLE DAY 2009

Bastille Day was celebrated in style when the Alliance Française joined four French Associations, Auckland Accueil, Frenz School, Frogs in NZ and Les Petits Lascars, to stage an evening of song, dance and entertainment. The act included a stiring session of Agfrican drumming, a genuine operatic diva singing “La mArseillaise” a cancan competition and a Ceroc demonstration. Much fine food and wine was consumed and a great time was had by all.

The event, which attracted several hundred people, provided an excelent opportunity for Francophones and Francophiles to get together in a celebration of French culture and hospitality. Many thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make the evening so special, thanks to sponsors Air Calin, Louis Vuitton, New Caledonia Tourism, Peugeot, L’Oreal, Ceroc Dance and  Bridal Grace.

See you next year!