The IX Games of La Francophonie are in full swing in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This international meeting of Francophone youth is nearing its conclusion, and the excitement is at its height.
During a briefing led by the Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, the Minister of Culture and the Arts, Catherine Katungu Furaha, and the director of the national games committee, Isidore Kwandja, emphasis was placed on the importance of the cultural component of the event.
The government spokesperson reassured all participants that preparations were on track. The infrastructure is almost complete and security measures have been reinforced to ensure the success of these games.
From this Sunday, the games village will officially open its doors at the Tata Raphaël Stadium site, welcoming nearly 3,000 athletes from different backgrounds. Sports competitions will be there, but the real strength of these games of La Francophonie lies in the cultural component.
Indeed, eleven cultural disciplines will be honored during this event. From song and dance to painting, sculpture and photography, artistic diversity will be celebrated.
Minister Catherine Katungu expressed her confidence in Congolese talents and declared that the DRC would impose its supremacy in these different cultural disciplines.
For his part, Isidore Kwandja underlined the importance of cultural infrastructures by highlighting emblematic places such as the People’s Palace, the National Museum, the Academy of Fine Arts, the Limete interchange and the Center Wallonie Bruxelles. He also expressed his pride in the potential of DRC artists to win many medals at these games.
The DRC is therefore preparing to shine on all fronts during this international meeting. The Games of La Francophonie offer an exceptional platform to highlight the country’s cultural richness and Congolese talent.
In conclusion, the home stretch of these 9th Games of La Francophonie looks promising. The DRC is ready to welcome French-speaking athletes, to offer unforgettable cultural performances and to demonstrate its full artistic potential. These games are an opportunity for the country to shine and position itself as a major player on the French-speaking scene