8th edition of Latin America and Caribbean Week (27 May - 12 June 2021)
Through more than 300 cultural, scientific, political, economic and festive events, most of which will be held online, this 8th edition of Latin America and Caribbean Week (#SALC2021) is an opportunity to highlight the variety of historical and contemporary ties between Latin America, the Caribbean and France.
France’s presence at the OAS, through its Permanent Mission, is a symbol of the strong ties that unite us, especially in this multilateral forum.
The Latin America and Caribbean Week (SALC) will offer a wide selection of online events. We are indeed, all eager to foster new exchanges and dialogue opportunities, between all those interested in Latin America and Caribbean countries and their numerous links with France.
In view of the challenges our countries are currently facing, it is essential to work together on common and inclusive responses, driven by mutual understanding and cooperation. The SALC contributes to a fruitful dialogue between our peoples and our territories, at all levels, from local to global and on a great variety of areas, from cultural to economic, from gastronomic to biodiversity.
The program and all the information regarding this exceptional event can be found on the dedicated website: https://semaineameriquelatinecaraibes.fr
As wide-ranging and diverse program as ever
The 2021 SALC brings together initiatives from Latin American and Caribbean Embassies in France, as well as others from cultural and academic organizations, museums and art galleries in France and in the Americas.
Over 300 events organized by as many partners will showcase such events like film screenings, conferences, concerts, dance performances, arts and crafts, wine and food tastings, exhibitions, and the list goes on...
Many cities French cities are on board, from Cherbourg and Paris to Bordeaux or Marseille as well as in Martinique, in the Caribbean. Other venues are also to be found in Ecuador, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Peru, El Salvador, Saint Lucia and Haiti. This important event offers the public a wide panorama of Latin American and Caribbean creativity in France and the interest of the French for this continent.
SALC 2021 : see the full programme
This SALC 2021 will also be an opportunity for on-line high-level political and economic events, focused on the relationship between Latin America, the Caribbean and France, to promote our partnerships and response to the current challenges.
The International Economic Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean organized by the OECD Development Centre, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the French Development Agency (AFD) as well as Business France’s “Ambition Latin America” business forum, organized under the auspices of the French Ministries for European and Foreign Affairs and for Economy and Finance, will bring together high-level American and French participants.
Latin America and Caribbean Week: a lasting initiative
Created in 2011, at the initiative of the French Senate, the “Latin America and Caribbean Day” became a « Week » in 2014, the “SALC”, organized and coordinated by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Over the years, the SALC focused, in turn, on education, culture, festive events… but it has always been a not-to-be-missed occasion, in France as well as in Latin American and Caribbean countries.