Culture
Fête de la Bretagne
Brittany isn’t isolated, but open to the world. While it celebrates its traditions, it’s also forward-looking and fun-loving.
France and NATO
Inarguably, France is considered one of the most economically and geopolitically influential countries in the world.
More Jean Dujardin, Please
A few years ago, I was taking a class at the Alliance Française and while our teacher graded our tests, she put a film on for us. It was a hilarious spy send-up called OSS 117, Cairo.
A Night at the Apollo
Harlem is a world famous neighborhood that has recently acquired a new face. Few years ago, it was still an economically depressed neighborhood with a rising crime rate.
Japan Day in Central Park
Did you know that this year marks the centennial of a long friendship between Japan and the United States? Indeed, in 1912 Japan started sending cherry trees to the U.S. as a gift symbolizing their common respect for each other.
Le Front national: France’s Own Tea Party
America is frequently criticized on the world stage for being home to some of the most staunchly conservative and anti-progressive people.
America, Meet François Hollande
François Gérard Georges Hollande is the newly elected president of la République française. The former President of the Corrèze General Council defeated the incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy.
Let’s Go Yankees!
Baseball is an American tradition, and when you come to New York City, you unequivocally have to support the Knicks for basketball, the Rangers for Hockey, and Yankees or the Mets for baseball.
Message for Moms!
Since I came to New York, I’ve constantly been amazed at how Americans celebrate everything, and I was curious about how this applied to Mother’s Day.
Not So Different After All
The United States and France maintain a relationship that is rich and strong, yet equally complex and fiery. Speaking as someone who has spent a decent amount of time among people of both nationalities, I can affirm this phenomenon firsthand.
