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Becoming A Landmark
The Alliance Française is an independent, non-profit-making language and cultural organisation. It was founded in Paris in
1883 as a national association to promote the French language throughout the world under the leadership of Ambassador Paul Cambon. The
following year, the Alliance de Paris was founded by a board of directors including Ferdinand de Lesseps, Louis Pasteur, Ernest Renan,
Jules Verne and Armand Colin.
In 1953, the Alliance Française Hong Kong was established and quickly became an important landmark of the
French presence in Hong Kong. Today, there are more than 830 Alliances Françaises in 132 countries, with more than 500,000 students
worldwide. In 2023, the Alliance Française Paris and the Fondation will celebrate their 140th anniversary.
The Alliance Française Hong Kong was the first language school to be established in Hong Kong. In 1953, 56 members were registered with the organisation. The headquarters was strategically located in Central, with classrooms and a library. In the same year, it organised the first edition of the French Cinepanorama (Hong Kong French Film Festival). Through its diverse and rich cultural activities, the Alliance Française Hong Kong quickly became the place to be for francophiles and lovers of French culture. With the support of partners such as the Consulate General and the local student association "L'Amicale", the Alliance Française was able to organise entertaining events. It has also launched a magazine focusing on French culture and cultural events in Hong Kong.
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21 to 29 March 2026
HKWALLS Street Art Festival
will be returning for its 11th edition, welcoming international (from France, Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy,
Spain and The Netherlands)
and other international and local artists to paint large murals all across the vibrant streets of Hong Kong.
On
March 21st to 29th, immerse yourself in creativity and join the 11th edition of the HKWALLS festival,
as artists from Hong Kong and around the world create art in the streets of our amazing city. From murals, site specific interventions and
digital screen takeovers to workshops, parties and an exhibition, HKWALLS has something for everyone. Visit
hkwalls.org and follow @hkwalls
on Instagram for the latest updates.
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