Lycee kicks off bicentenary celebrations in Puducherry

Puducherry's Lycee Francais International celebrated its bicentenary on Thursday, with the ceremony marking a highlight in its long history. The event was attended by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou, and other dignitaries from French diplomatic and educational networks in India. The opening ceremony, which took place at the institution located at 12 Victor Simonel Street, Heritage Town, was followed by a musical night and a Bharatanatyam performance.

The Lycee, originally established as the College royal de Pondicherry in 1826, continues to be one of the oldest French schools outside of France still in operation. Over the years, the school has offered education in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, law, and medicine, preparing students for further studies in France. The bicentenary celebrations, which are set to continue until Saturday, serve as a testament to the strong friendship between France and India, as well as an opportunity to look forward to the future with confidence and enthusiasm.