“Le quatorze juillet” which is called “Bastille Day” around the world, is a day which celebrates French culture and its Revolution. Multiple public events take place in various French cities which include military parades, city meals, dances, parties and fireworks.
La fête Nationale (The French National Day) was celebrated on 15th of July 2024 at CPS Global School Anna Nagar. Students performed a roleplay on how the day is celebrated in France and presented Napoleon Bonaparte, the Emperor of France who played a vital role in the French Revolution. Students also performed the song ” Pour oublier”.
Students watched a video about Bastille Day and how the French Revolution began. They also saw the parade which took place in the “Avenue des Champs-Élysées” followed by fireworks with the view of the Eiffel tower.