All things French

Updated on: Tuesday, March 08, 2011

In order to strengthen the international liaisons of Eastern Institute of Integrated Learning In Management (EIILM) with various organizations abroad, a French Cultural Show Journee Francaise was organized in collaboration with Alliance Francaise, Kolkata on March 4.

The show was primarily organized for the new batch of students of the institute on their freshers' welcome day. Besides a presentation on France and higher studies in France, the programme also packed in French Classical Ballet, quiz and performance by a French band at Swabhumi. Alexander Martinez, director of Alliance Francaise, Dr RP Banerjee, director of EIILM, associate Director- Dr Ishita Datta Ray, dignitaries from the corporate world and faculty Members were present on the occasion.

In the evening, a cultural programme 'Soiree Francaise' presenting French and English musical recital was followed by French Cuisine at Chrome Hotel. The performing artists from the French Consulate regaled the select audience with their presentations.

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