Institut Français hosts literary festival in Abuja

The festival, being organised in conjunction with the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) – Abuja Chapter, The Abuja Literary Society, Cassava Republic Press and Arojah Royal Theatre, will feature three days of literary-themed events for the whole family designed to promote the love of reading and writing in Nigeria. In celebration of Children’s Day, the […]

The festival, being organised in conjunction with the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) – Abuja Chapter, The Abuja Literary Society, Cassava Republic Press and Arojah Royal Theatre, will feature three days of literary-themed events for the whole family designed to promote the love of reading and writing in Nigeria.

In celebration of Children’s Day, the Institute will host a special series of programmes for children on Thursday, 24th and Friday, 25th of May. The events will culminate on Saturday 26th of May in a drama workshop for invited schools at the Institute and a representation by the French School of Abuja of some scenes from the French play ‘l’Avare’ by the famous classic author Molière.

There will also be a Children’s Fair hosted by Cassava Republic Press on Saturday, 26th May, at shop, No. 62b in the Arts and Crafts Village, Opposite the Abuja Sheraton from 12 noon to 6pm.