MES Indian School students during their visit to the 30th Doha International Book Fair at DECC.
A total of 25 students studying French language from Classes 6 to 8 in MES Indian School paid a visit to 30th Doha International Book Fair held at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on January 13 in which France is the guest of honour.
The students were able to witness the royal kitchen, the original menu and the cooking utensils which were used to cook for the royal family. They had the opportunity to have a glimpse of the imposing royal annexe buildings which housed the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette, before she was executed.
The students also participated in an illustrated drawing workshop. French culture was highlighted through a reconstitution of the typical atmosphere of a French plaza, with emblematic cafés and bookshops. Thanks to a digital device called ‘Histopad’, the students were able to travel through time and have a 360-degree view of ‘La Conciergerie’, a former prison in Paris.
The French pavilion of the fair includes a digital exhibition ‘Enlightenment’ presented by the National Library of France. Ancient books in French language from the Qatar National Library were also displayed. The pavilion showcases a selection of beautiful coffee table books on French historical sites. Radhika Rajendran Coordinator, Department of French and Cherifa Sahraoui accompanied the students.
