International Francophonie Day
| International Francophonie Day Journée internationale de la Francophonie | |
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 Flag of La Francophonie | |
| Observed by | OIF member states |
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| Date | March 20 |
| Next time | March 20, 2017 |
| Frequency | Annual |
International Francophonie Day (French: Journée internationale de la Francophonie) is observed within the International Organization of La Francophonie's 77 member states every March 20 to celebrate the French language and Francophone culture. There are over 274 million French speakers on Earth.
The date celebrates the signing of the Niamey Convention in Niger on 20 March 1970. The convention established the Agence de Coopération Culturelle et Technique, the precursor to the International Organization of La Francophonie.
See also
References
- http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy-1/promoting-francophony/events-2133/article/international-day-of-la
- http://www.international.gc.ca/media/franco/news-communiques/2013/03/20a.aspx?lang=eng
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