Organized by Alliance Française of Pondicherry

Celebrate the vibrant culture, history, and artistic spirit of Réunion Island throughout October 2025 with exhibitions, films, talks, music, and workshops in Pondicherry and Auroville.

Highlights

  • Exhibitions: Dig-Dig, Tickling in Creole by Ysabelle Gomez & Cilaos, a circus, a spirit by Laurent de Gebhardt (Oct 1–12)

  • Film Screenings: Late Shift, Le Petit Piaf, Le Cinéma, patrimoine de La Réunion, Frissons dans le corps, and Le Manoir

  • Talks & Conferences: Gilles Gauvin on the history, philosophy, and heritage of Réunion Island

  • Workshops & Music: Kafmaron and musicians from Réunion performing and conducting music sessions

  • Book Events: Literary encounters with Gaëlle Bélem and the Pondicherry Book Club featuring Banu Mushtaq

  • Special Exhibitions: Edmond Albius and Furcy Madeleine – The Indian Slave from Réunion Island Who Dared to Demand His Freedom

📍 Venues: Alliance Française de Pondichéry, the French Pavilion (Auroville), the University of Pondicherry, and EFEO
📅 Dates: October 1 – 31, 2025
🎟️ Entry: Free and open to all (registration required for specific events)
📞 Contact: +91 84893 89511
📍 Address: 58 Rue Suffren, Pondicherry – 1

Follow @afpondy for updates and event details.