The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) conducted the French Cultural Appreciation Program for the French II Language Course offered at DFA-OCA ASEANA on 09 November 2018.
A Cheese and Wine Class was conducted at the Spiral Restaurant, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, headed by their resident wine connoisseur Mr. Tanguy Gras. The participants were given a brief lesson on French Cheeses and Wine, and its relevance to the French culture. The tasting portion allowed participants to experience firsthand how the French enjoy their cheese – through pairings of wine, bread, nuts, dried fruit, honey and jam.
French II Language Course students as they participate in the Cheese and Wine ClassOne of the cheese plates served along with the wine for pairing and other accomplishments provided during the Cheese and Wine Class.Mr. Tanguy Gras, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Food and Beverage Manager and resident wine connoisseur, shows the class a map of France made of the various regional cheeses.
