French National Day : 14 July 2014

Mr. Eric Lavertu, Consul General of France, hosted a reception on the occasion of the French National Day for associates and partners working in close collaboration with France. Indian and foreign dignitaries, alike, came together to celebrate this day.

Mr. Eric Lavertu, Consul General of France, addresses the invitees gathered at the French National Day reception.

Invitees at the French National Day reception

Dr. Chiranjiv Singh, former Ambassador of India to UNESCO in Paris, Mr. Eric Lavertu, Consul General of France, and Mr. Jörn Rohde, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany

The team of the Consulate General of France in Bangalore

Mr. Eric Lavertu, Consul General of France, with Mr. Raghavendra Auradkar, Commissioner of Police - Bangalore City.

Mrs. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Managing Director of Biocon and Honorary Consul of Ireland, and family at the French National Day reception.

Guests at the French National Day reception

Guests at the French National Day reception

The event was held at hotel Novotel Bengaluru Techpark. Société Générale, celebrating its 150th anniversary, co-sponsored the event with the Accor Group.

14th July, observed as the National Day of France, commemorates the storming of the Bastille fortress on this day in 1789, an event heralding the French Revolution. It is celebrated in France each year with major public events, including a military parade in the Champs-Elysées opened by the French President, communal meals, and fireworks.