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Celebrating French excellence: Schools shine at regional drama festival [Video]

By Twink Jones Gadama

The annual French Drama Festival in Malawi has seen a record number of schools participating this year, with nine schools from across the country making it to the national level after impressive performances at the regional competitions.

The festival, organized by the Jacaranda Cultural Centre, aims to promote the use of the French language in the country through the medium of drama. This year, schools from the North, Centre, and South regions showcased their talent and skills in French language and drama, impressing both the audience and the judges.

In the North, Luwinga, Marymount, and Mzuzu Academy emerged as the top performers, securing the first, second, and third positions respectively. Likuni Boys and Marist claimed the top spots in the Centre region, while Stella Maris, Jacaranda, Zomba Catholic, and Providence represented the South region with their outstanding performances.

Poya Chapweteka, the coordinator of the festival, expressed his happiness and satisfaction …

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