Event Showcases Beauty of French Language

Héloïse Vérissi, a French Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant, recently hosted a cultural event open to the Scranton community. At “Beyond Borders: A Journey Through Folktales from the French Speaking World” she  invited students to discover new aspects of French-speaking cultures.

“The wealth of the Francophonie culture does not solely lie in the beauty of the French language, but in the diversity of the cultures that are speaking this language,” said Vérissi in reference to the event.

Through the tales, slideshows and activities, they were able to experience aspects of the cultures of Belgium, the Caribbean, Asia and Antarctica. The three tales reflected cultural values of the places where they evolved, demonstrating the diversity of the Francophonie. The night concluded successfully with each participant painting their coat of arms.