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French Booth
donates profits to
Bahamas Red Cross
French volunteers celebrate victory in 2006
ICC Country Reps and
Officials donate funds and
material to local charities
(2006)
The International Cultural Weekend organised by the International Cultural Committee, comprised of
numerous representatives of the different nationalities residing in The Bahamas and chaired by Mr. James
Catalyn for 13 years has been re-baptised as the International Cultural Festival  

His Excellency, the Honourable Brent Symonette, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign
Affairs is the National Chairman and Janet Johnson chairs the committee.

France has participated in the past festivals, and even won 1st place for Europe in 2006. Once again France
will showcase its language, food, culture and the talent of its artists at this two day event.

Our theme this year is: LA FRANCE: L'ART DE VIVRE

Participating French artists par excellence residing in The Bahamas will include: M. Thierry Lamare (click
here to see his website) artiste peintre, and  Mme Caroline Grandpierre Anderson of Acces-Ocean,
artiste who will be showcasing her unique jewellery creations.  

Clarins will be present with literature and information on their exclusive, high-end beauty products for
women and men. Beauty is important in the French way of like and Clarins and the Perfume Bar  can
show you how to use their products to  look your best at all times!
Drop by the French stand and you will receive a certificate for a free skin analysis. You will have the
chance to win  gift baskets by correctly answering trivia about Clarins and France!

Not only will we titillate your sense of touch, sight and smell. We will tickle your taste-buds with fine
French cuisine prepared by Chef Jacques Carlino of Blue Caviar (click here to see his website).
Jacques is a French chef who resides in The Bahamas.

The Embassy of France will provide literature and information on the different Regions in France
and how to study there. The Alliance Française will be present with information on French lessons.
ATLANTIS
GALLET
(meme materiel que
ATLANTIS)
WATER
(crystal,turquoise,jade
et quartz)
SPRING (coral,
turquoise,jade,quartz
et agathe)
SEAWEED
(swarovsky crystal,
filed gold)
ENCHANTE
(vintage medaillon
+epoxy)
TREASURE
(turquoise,aquamarine
,mother-pearl,crystal)
TREASURE
(crystal,quartz,mot
her-pearl)
TREASURE
(coral,quartz,mother-pearl)
ACCES-OCEAN - BIJOUX

CAROLINE GRANDPIERRE-ANDERSON
born in Charleville in France is the name
behind the jewelry line ACCES-OCEAN.

After attending L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts in
Paris in 1968 (Arts Plastiques), she was
involved in The Factory in New York. She
was also the lighting designer with a modern
dance company for many years.

The Line ACCES-OCEAN started in 1975.

Caroline’ work has been sold in Galleries in
Paris, San Francisco, New York.
Her jewelry has been featured in publicity
shots for Christian Dior, Helmut Lang,
Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier,
Lancôme and Guerlain.

Some of her creations have often been
compared as being more like sculpture than
jewelry. She uses different mediums such as
resin, metal, wood, polyurethane and
plexiglass. It is jewelry and art. Every piece
tells a story of its own.

Following the trail of the dolphins, Caroline
came to the Bahamas to study and play with
those wonderful water-creatures and, after
spending a few years in Abaco, she now lives
in Freeport with her husband Tyrone.
THIERRY LAMARE - Artiste Peintre

Born in 1957 in the Parisian suburb of Saint Germain-en-Laye. Thierry studied art at the Atelier du Sculpteur Etienne
Martin and interior design and architecture at the Ecole Camando.

Thierry began experimenting with watercolour during his first visit to the Bahamas in 1985. His controlled technique treats
watercolour almost as oil paint, building layer upon layer, providing luminosity and depth to his work.

Throughout his artistic life Thierry has studied and been influenced by such masters as Winslow Homer, John Singer
Sargent, Thomas Eakins, Johannes Vermeer and Andrew Wyeth. However, according to Thierry, studying the paintings of
Andrew Wyeth, the American realist, has provided him with the strongest technical influence, namely the importance of
light and shadow. Clearly the element of interest in a scene painted by Thierry is the contrast between light and dark. Each
subject is very personal for Thierry in both selection and execution. Influenced by his annual visits to many of the
surrounding islands of the Bahamas, and through years of dedication Thierry's unique style has matured and developed. His
paintings capture Bahamian life through scenes that show us vivid examples of island living and his love and understand of
the people he paints.

Married to Bahamian Joie Brown, They, with their two children divide their time between France and the Bahamas. The
support from Coutts Bahamas Limited and private collectors has enabled Thierry to exhibit a collection of his work annually
in the Bahamas since 1989. His paintings may be found in the private collections throughout the Bahamas, France, England
and the United States, along with the collections of Swiss Bank International, Templeton, Global Advisors Limited and
Fidelity Bank and Trust International.
LA TOUR EIFFEL
mannequin: Mélissa Jan 2006
JACQUES CARLINO- CHEF CUISINIER

Jacques was born and raised in France. The son of Italian parents his
childhood was surrounded by food. This blend of French/ Italian
resulted in food that is wholesome and delicious.

Jacques spent twenty years running and partnering in some of
London's top restaurants including The Square in Mayfair which
received "two stars" from Michelin and where Jacques spent ten
years, and The Ledbury in Nottinghill which received "one star"
from Michelin

With a passion for food, flavours and a belief that good food brings
good times, Jacques menus are a reflection of this belief.
The Alliance Française des Bahamas would like to thank their sponsors, SG Private Banking,
Credit Agricole, The Perfume Bar and Clarins, Burns House and all of the individuals listed on this
page who are participating or have contributed in any way possible. THANK YOU. Without your
generous support and efforts, none of this would be possible. MERCI BEAUCOUP
PAST FESTIVALS
VICTORY!
France Wins 1st place for Best
Booth, Europe in 14th Annual
Cultural Festival at the Botanical
Gardens, Nassau Bahamas,
October 17-18, 2009 thanks to
its sponsors and volunteers who
worked so hard over the
weekend. BRAVO!