French Culture Day

JICEF
Nov 16
2 min read

Updated: Dec 3

We recently held a "French Culture Day" at JICEF, immersing ourselves in the sights, tastes, and sounds of France. It was a fantastic day filled with smiles and learning, attended by many people interested in French Culture and French Food Culture.

Discovering the Beauty of France

The event kicked off with a presentation by Mr. Tom. He spoke passionately about the nature, unique culture, and the history of French Cuisine (Gastronomy). Hearing these stories from a native perspective gave us insights you just can't get from a textbook. The participants were fascinated by the differences between Japan and France!

JICEFのフランス文化イベントで、トム氏が「ディズニーランド・パリ」と東京の比較についてプレゼンテーションを行っている様子。

Fun for Everyone: The French Quiz!

Mr. Tom’s children played a big role in making the event a success! His younger son hosted a lively "French Quiz Game." Questions like "Do French people eat slugs?" brought laughter and surprise to the room. It was a fun and interactive way to deepen our understanding of the country.

フランスに関する〇×クイズ（True or False）を楽しむイベント参加者たち。

Delicious & Authentic: French Crêpe Making

For the French Food Culture experience, we all tried our hand at making authentic crêpes. Spreading the batter thinly requires a bit of skill, but everyone from children to adults worked together and had fun cooking. With plenty of sweet toppings and fruits available, everyone created their own perfect dessert. The smell of freshly baked crêpes filled the venue, and the taste was simply "Très bon!"

Young boys measuring and mixing ingredients during the French crepe-making workshop.

A young woman in an apron sliding a freshly cooked crepe from a frying pan onto a plate during the French Culture Day cooking workshop.

A Musical Journey with Mr. Bruno on French Culture Day

To close the event, Mr. Bruno took us on a journey through the history of French music. After his talk, he treated us to a live guitar performance. The beautiful sounds of French Jazz transformed the venue, creating an elegant atmosphere reminiscent of a Parisian café. It was a wonderful way to end the day.

Through food, music, and conversation, we felt closer to France than ever before. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, and especially to Mr. Tom, Mr. Bruno, and their families for their wonderful presentations and performances!

We look forward to seeing you at our next international exchange event!