World of French: La Martinique
In the middle of the Caribbean Sea, among the islands collectively referred to as the West Indies, lies Martinique. The island is an...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- Aug 30
- 3 min
The Art of French Pastry: Secrets from the Masters
French pastry is more than just a treat; it's an art that has been perfected over centuries, showcasing the elegance and skill of French...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- Aug 16
- 3 min
Forced Migration & The Acadian Diaspora
On August 15th, the world celebrates Acadian Day. But what does it mean to be “Acadian?” What warrants a celebration of this group of...
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Ashley Komelan
- Aug 9
- 3 min
Living Like the French: A Guide for Americans on Vacation in France
Visiting France is a dream for many Americans. While seeing famous landmarks and tasting delicious food is a big part of the trip, there...
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Ashley Komelan
- Aug 2
- 3 min
Paris 2024: The City of Light Transformed for the Olympics
It’s been a few days since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games began, and the world is watching with great interest. This global event, which...
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Ashley Komelan
- Jul 26
- 3 min
Discovering Art and Culture with “Le Voyage à Nantes”
Le Voyage à Nantes is an annual event that turns the city of Nantes into a large open-air museum. Every summer, from July to September,...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- Jul 19
- 4 min
Vanilla: A Global Flavor
Vanilla is often regarded as one of the most basic – and sometimes boring – flavors. However, the flavor and the bean it comes from have...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Bastille: From Political Prison to Revolutionary Symbol
For centuries, the Paris skyline included a huge stone fortress: The Bastille. However, during the French Revolution, the meaning of the...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Lavender in Provence: Beauty in the South of France
As the calendars shift to July, many of the French people are focused on three things: upcoming snap elections, their celebration of...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Canada Day
On July 1st, the night sky across Canada will be lit with fireworks as the country celebrates “Canada Day.” The holiday celebrates the...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- Jun 21
- 4 min
St. Jean-Baptiste: The Evolution of a Québecois Holiday
June 24th rings the bells of celebration across the province of Québec each year. As the Québec diaspora has expanded beyond the province...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- Jun 14
- 7 min
D-Day, De Gaulle, and Dignity: The Role of French Resistance in WWII
Two weeks ago, leaders of the former Allied forces (among other world leaders) gathered on the beaches of Normandy to celebrate the 80th...
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Jasmine Grace
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Life and Legacy of Vincent Van Gogh
Becoming an Artist Vincent Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands as the eldest of six children. His father was a Protestant pastor. At 16,...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- May 31
- 2 min
Sapeurs: The Congolese Fashion Movement
On the Streets of Brazzaville and Kinshasa A typical day on the streets of Brazzaville is a crowded scene. Taxis, motorbikes, and...
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Jasmine Grace
- May 24
- 2 min
Language of Ballet
Beginnings Ballet had its earliest beginnings in the Italian Renaissance as a court dance. After the marriage of Catherine de Médici (an...
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Léon Seavey
- May 17
- 3 min
French Inventions
Many people use objects and have no idea where they were from or how they were invented. Sometimes it doesn’t even occur to you when you...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- May 11
- 4 min
Lafayette Day: Celebrating Franco-American Friendship
May 20th marks the New Hampshire celebration of the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s American Tour, the basis of the holiday. Other...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- May 5
- 2 min
Tulips Take On Ottawa
Tulip Festival The harsh months of winter have left the people of Ottawa, Canada’s frigid capital city, looking for any sing of Spring....
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Jasmine Grace
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Le Nouchi
What it is In the streets of Abidjan, the largest city of Côte d’Ivoire, people speak a very choco language. Choco, an abbreviation for...
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Kaleb Houle-Lawrence
- Apr 19
- 4 min
À Manchester: Franco-American Culture in New Hampshire
“Je viens du New Hampshire” (I'm from New Hampshire). That’s my quick, memorized introduction whenever someone asks where I’m from in a...
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