Free concerts, movies, and rugby: Francophonie Week will take place in Bishkek and Osh

Евгения Комарова Local news
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Free concerts, movies, and rugby: The Week of Francophonie will take place in Bishkek and Osh
From March 25 to April 12, 2026, "Spring of Francophonie 2026" will be held in Bishkek and Osh, organized by the French Alliance with the support of the embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Romania, and the EU representation. The theme of the festival will be "Women and Francophonie," as reported by the organizers.

Various cultural and educational events are planned as part of the program, highlighting the importance of the French language. Currently, it ranks fifth in the world in terms of prevalence and is used by more than 330 million people.

Main events in Bishkek include:

Program in Osh: On March 27 and 28, the southern capital will host a concert by Kristina Fonlupt and film screenings. On March 28 at 10:00, an international rugby tournament will kick off at Osh State University, featuring women's teams from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

The closing ceremony and award presentation for the winners of the creative competitions will take place on April 12 at 14:00 at the Novotel hotel (entry by invitation only).


Every year, the Spring of Francophonie attracts thousands of participants in Kyrgyzstan, fostering cultural exchange. In 2025, the festival gathered more than 5,000 spectators. Support from European diplomatic missions underscores the status of the French language as a key language in diplomacy and international business.
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