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The France – Uganda friendship week begins this Saturday 16th March with the Francophonie Day celebrations at Ecole Francaise Kampala and will end on Saturday 23rd March 2019 with a Rugby XV match between Uganda and France at Kyandondo Rugby Grounds.
Total Uganda, the leading integrated energy provider in Uganda has sponsored this year’s edition of France –Uganda friendship week.
Lots of cultural performances, Fashion, Food, Music, dance, Poets, Sports among many more activities is expected throughout the entire week.
The France-Uganda Friendship week consists of a series of joyful, positive moments celebrating the friendship between Uganda and France through music, dance, food, fashion and sport.
Its anticipated that the event hopes to bring thousands of fun lovers for magnetic entertainment graced by Eddy Kenzo, Cindy, John blaq and others.
The week will feature a range of joyful, positive moments celebrating the Friendship between Uganda and France through Music, Culture, Food, Fashion and Sports.
H.E. the French ambassador to Uganda – Stephanie Rivoal, expressed her special gratitude and thanks to TOTAL for the sponsorship of this year’s celebrations.
She commended management for supporting such initiative that have direct impact to communities as they promote talents through Music, Culture, Food, Fashion and Sports.
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