Bandarlampung (ANTARA) - Dr.\u00a0Arie Fitria, S.I.P., D.E.A., M.T., a\nlecturer at the University of Lampung (Unila), continues to promote the\ndevelopment of the French Village (Village Fran\u00e7ais) in Metro City as a\nspace for the community to learn the French language and culture, whilst\nalso serving as an effort to preserve the area\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe presence of the Village Fran\u00e7ais can bring benefits, such as\npreserving history whilst having an impact on local residents, so that\nit can contribute to improving the quality of human resources,\u201d she said\nin a statement received in Bandarlampung on Friday.<\/p>\n
She explained that the French Village was inaugurated on 24 August\n2025 through a collaboration between the University of Lampung and the\nMetro City Government. To date, the community has 32 members joined in a\nWhatsApp group, whilst around 20 residents, together with their\nchildren, actively take part in regular learning activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe development of the French Village is being carried out together\nwith French language enthusiasts, with support from the Lampung chapter\nof the Indonesian Association of France Alumni (IAPI), including the\nUnila Rector, Irfan Nuranda Djakfar,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She explained that the establishment of the French Village stemmed\nfrom the history of the Kaledonia Block in Totokaton Village, which\nbecame home to some descendants of Indonesian workers who had once\nsettled in New Caledonia, a French territory, before returning to\nIndonesia after independence.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat history forms the basis of the Village Fran\u00e7ais as a learning\nspace to introduce the French language and culture, whilst also\nsafeguarding the historical heritage of the people of Metro,\u201d she\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Arie said that learning at the French Village focuses not only on\nlanguage proficiency but also on introducing French culture, including\ngastronomy, through International Community Service (ICS)\nactivities.<\/p>\n
\u201cLearning is delivered through lectures, practical sessions, and by\nbringing in native speakers so that participants gain direct learning\nexperiences,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She said enthusiasm for the French Village among the public continues\nto grow. Not only local residents, but also people from outside the area\nhave begun seeking information about the activities and learning\nmaterials organised by the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeyond improving language skills, learning about French culture also\naims to develop participants\u2019 adaptability and international outlook.\nThrough learning the French language and culture, participants can\nenhance their soft skills, including the ability to adapt to foreigners\nand gain insight in international settings,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Arie added that the French Village receives support from Unila and\nthe Metro City Government as part of efforts to strengthen Metro\u2019s\nposition as a city of education.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoing forward, we will open up opportunities for more French\nlanguage enthusiasts, as well as members of the public who speak French,\nto contribute to the community\u2019s development, so that its benefits can\nbe felt more widely,\u201d she said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/unila-promotes-development-of-kampung-prancis-in-metro-1783680862", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }