22 April. The Renaissance Française has awarded the Director-General the gold Médaille du Rayonnement Culturel for his longstanding contribution to promoting tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

Under the high patronage of the French President and the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Defense and National Education, the Renaissance Française is a cultural organization that promotes French culture and language.

Ambassador of Madagascar and President of the Délégation de Madagascar de la Renaissance Française, H. E. Jean-Pierre  Razafy-Andriamihaingo led the ceremony in the presence of Mr Denis Fadda, Vice-President, Renaissance Française.

Also awarded were: Prof Liliana Mosca, received the gold Médaille du Mérite Francophone and Mr Andriamanamihaja Manitra Rakotoarisoa, the bronze Médaille du Mérite Francophone.

updated on: 22 April, 2010