Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panjim, excels at Francophilia- “Celebrating French Culture in Goaâ€
Josepha Pinto
On July 17, 2023, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Panjim, participated in the enthralling event "Francophilia," organized by the ShenoiGoembab School of Language and Literature, Discipline of French and Francophone Studies at Goa University.The event was held to commemorate France's National Day, celebrated on the 14th of July.
Among the various competitions, our team of five talented students, viz. Michelle Mascarenhas, Stefan D’Souza, Kabir Shaikh, Lucius de Almeida, and Zipporah Lopes, emerged victorious by securing the 1st place in the event "French Clichés" (snippets). Their exceptional portrayal of traditional French expressions and mannerisms left a lasting impression on the audience.
Riva Vaz won the 2nd place for the competition “Masquerade†(cosplay) wherein she aptly enacted the character of “Esmeralda†from the French classic “Hunchback of Notre dame â€.
The program was skillfully animated by the organizers, who incorporated surprise questions that kept the students engaged and enthusiastic throughout the event. The day's program was meticulously planned and executed by the students of the UG and PG levels of the Discipline of French, Goa University,providing an excellent platform for students to celebrate and immerse themselves in the rich culture of France.
