International Francophony Day is observed on March 20 in seventy-seven countries and political entities the world over.
In Burlington, we gathered at City Hall at 4 p.m. The celebration began with a short concert by Va-et-Vient, Vermont’s French traditional music trio. We met and greeted French and Québécois diplomats serving New England.
Finally we proceeded to the flagpole in front of City Hall for the ceremonial raising of the flag of International Francophony by Burlington’s Police and Fire Color Guard. The flag’s five colors represent the five continents where French is spoken.
Here is the official invitation:
