Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is currently the scene of the 9th Games of La Francophonie. As the event enters its home stretch, the excitement is palpable across the city.
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, the focus was on the cultural aspect of the event.
The infrastructure of the games is being finalized and others are already operational, assured the government spokesperson. Preparations are well underway to offer a quality cultural show.
The safety and mobility of French-speaking athletes is also a priority, with measures taken to guarantee their well-being during the games.
The games village will open its doors this Sunday at the Stade Tata Raphaël site, welcoming nearly 3,000 athletes from the French-speaking world.
Regarding the cultural part of the games, 11 disciplines are planned including song, dance, painting, sculpture, photography, digital creation and literature. The DRC is determined to show its supremacy in these different cultural disciplines.
The infrastructures of the DRC, such as the People’s Palace, the National Museum, the Academy of Fine Arts and the Center Wallonie Bruxelles, were made available for the event.
The organizers are confident about the success of the games, highlighting the reputation of the DRC in the artistic and cultural field. They hope that Congolese artists will win many medals during this competition.
The Games of La Francophonie are not only a sporting event, but also an opportunity to celebrate the cultural and artistic diversity of French-speaking countries. The DRC, with its talents and capacities in the various artistic fields, is ready to spread its culture and know-how to the rest of the world.
The Games of La Francophonie are a showcase for the DRC, making it possible to highlight its cultural and artistic heritage. This is an event not to be missed to discover the talents and creativity of the country and of the other French-speaking participants.
The Games of La Francophonie continue to captivate Kinshasa, offering a unique spectacle combining sport, culture and exchanges between the participating countries. It is an event that will remain engraved in the memories and which will contribute to strengthening the links between the French-speaking nations