We Are Pompey: "Proud advocate" of Portsmouth shares why she backs the city of culture bid

Portsmouth is bidding to become the 2029 City of Culture.

Here we meet one of the people in the city backing the bid - and find out why Portsmouth is so special to them.

Pauline Genevet - Founder, Pauline Macarons

Originally from France, Pauline Genevet is the founder of Pauline Macarons, a Fratton-based business crafting handmade French macarons for wholesale customers, markets and events. Having called Pompey home for more than 15 years, she is a proud advocate for the city's independent business community and creative spirit.

Why Pauline’s backing the bid

For Pauline, Portsmouth is a city that welcomes people from all backgrounds and gives them the opportunity to thrive. She believes being UK City of Culture 2029 would celebrate the city's creativity, showcase its vibrant arts scene and help more people discover the talent, culture and character that make Portsmouth so special.

Portsmouth in three words: Seaside. Spinnaker. Dockyard.

Behind the Bio / Pompey Particulars:

French may be her first language, but Pauline has fully embraced Pompey slang. Her advice? "Hey, mush, don't be too much of a dinlo!”