Kathmandu: The Embassy of France in close cooperation with the Thapathali based The Alliance Francaise is organising a weeklong festival to mark the Francophonie day beginning this weekend.

On the occasion, apart from a good number of programs to highlight the importance of the Francophonie day, the Alliance Francaise is organizing a painting exhibition at its premises that will continue for all along a week or so.

Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey is the chief guest at the painting inaugural ceremony, says Prabin Rana, the deputy director at the AF.

According to the AF, the French embassy is also taking greater interest this time to make the Francophonie day a grand success.