Jeux de la Francophonie, a spectacular show indeed!

Spectacular ceremony kicks off Francophone games in Lebanon

From The Daily Star

The sixth Francophone Games kicked off in spectacular fashion Sunday with a lavish opening ceremony in Beirut. Thousands of fans packed into Camille Chamoun stadium as more than 70 million television viewers worldwide tuned in to see the extravagant launch. The ceremony was attended by top Lebanese politicians including President Michel Sleiman, caretaker Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and Parliament Speaker Nabhi Berri.  

 

Watch the amazing Majda Al-Roumi perform at the Jeux de la Francophonie 2009!

 

   

 

Beyrouth 2009: Diversite, Solidarite, Excellence!