The French Institute in Turkmenistan announces the Francophonie Competition 2025, celebrating “30 years of teaching French in Turkmenistan.”
This year’s competition offers three exciting categories: singing, essay writing, and oral spelling.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be 17 years or older and currently studying French (either in courses, through the French Institute’s library, or at a school or university in Turkmenistan).
Competition Categories:
Singing:
Participants must submit a video recording of a song from the 1990s, performed in French. The recording (on CD or USB drive) must be submitted to the French Institute by Friday, 14 March (before 6:30 PM).
The jury will evaluate submissions based on: French pronunciation and articulation, singing ability, video clip originality, and adherence to the theme.
Winners will have the opportunity to perform their song live on stage.
Essay Contest:
To register for the essay contest, please contact the French Institute’s media library or email ift.culture@gmail.com by Friday, March 14, (before 6:30 PM) to schedule an appointment.
The essay will be written at the French Institute on Saturday, 15 March, at 4:00 PM.
The jury will evaluate essays based on: French writing style, adherence to provided instructions, and originality.
Winners will be invited to read their essays aloud during the awards ceremony.
Oral Spelling Competition:
This competition is for university students currently studying French.
Eight finalists will be selected to participate in a one-on-one elimination round of spelling competition.
Final Event and Awards Ceremony:
The finals of the competition and the awards ceremony for all categories will be held on Saturday, 5 April 2025. ///nCa, 22 February 2025