Bastille Day 2023's Edition: Flashback to the Most Exciting French Celebration of the Year!

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Following the welcoming speeches, the French buffet was served, offering the guest an overview of French cuisine with dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon and Blanquette de Veau. The event also featured various stalls offering exquisite French delicacies, including charcuterie and cheese by France Gourmet, wines by Chateau Minuty (Moët Hennessy) and Seoul Wine & Spirit, champagnes by BonValet (Nihonshu Korea), cider by Dancing Cider, beer by Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor and Pax Pils (Beyond Company), lemonades by Bel Normande and Elixia (Golden Bèll), sodas by Perrier, Bulles d’Armoriques (CNC), Orangina and Evian (Lotte Chilsung), chocolate spread by Bonne Maman (Macrocom), ice cream by Alkimia and olives by SMIL. In addition, exciting animations were hold like a French-inspired temporary tattoo printing activity by Prinker, a photography exhibition of Yun SeokJae’s works, as well as Renault Korean Motors’ booth showcasing their hybrid XM3 e-tech hybrid car model. An outstanding Lucky draw, including gifts such as luxurious hotel stay, last-generation electronic devices and high-quality skincare and cosmetics products has also delighted the guest throughout the evening. But every guest went home with gifts in hands as L’Oréal and Jacquet Brossard (Macrocom) made sure to give serum, perfumes, hand cream and brownies to all the participants.

As the event unfolds, the group Zubin Ensemble has also enchanted the public with their mesmerizing performances of classical and French variety music, displaying their aptitudes on piano, violon, cello and guitar. During the Lucky drawing, Elody Stanislas gave us the honor to take the mic to warmly congratulate the winners. Elody is a French broadcaster, actor and writer of Guadeloupe (Caribbean) that has participated in different TV broadcast and shows in South Korea. The evening has culminated with two DJ sets of young talented French and Korean artists: Méchant Chaton and Suhèr Chandi

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FKCCI express its heartfelt gratitude to the 32 amazing sponsors thanks to which our Bastille Day event is possible this year: Accor Ambassador Korea, Bluebell Korea LTD., Bolloré Logistics, DPJ & Partners Architecture, ECLOR, JCDecaux Korea, L'Oréal Korea, Renault Korea Motors, as Platinum partners, BNP Paribas as Gold partner and Asian Tiger Korea, BakePlus (Valrhona), IT-Concept, Michelin and Société Générale as Silver ones. Their generous support has been instrumental in bringing this wonderful celebration to life, and we are incredibly grateful for their contribution. 

FKCCI also thank all the participants that have joined the event and made this night so thrilling and joyful. The team is hoping to see you next year to continue bonding and strengthen ties between France and Korean’s culture and people.