Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 island in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. The beautiful country is blessed with deep blue water and white sandy beaches with exotic sea life. It’s home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoise.
Seychelles has the least population among independent African countries. It has population of about 99,053. There are three official languages in Seychelles; Creole, English and French. Also there are three ethnic group in Seychelles; Seychellois African or Creole (76,000), Indian (5,000) and Chinese (1000).
TRENDING FASHION IN SEYCHELLES
ACCESSORIES IN SEYCHELLES
TRIBES IN SEYCHELLES AND THEIR FASHION
The Seychellois dress on Kazak (blouse) and penwar (skirt) which have been considered as Seychelles’ traditional costume. It is believed that these costumes took influence from European costumes during the nation’s colonial era. Although casual dresses is also part of Seychelles attire, the three tribes wear these dresses generally.
TOURIST AND HISTORICAL PLACES IN SEYCHELLES
Seychelles is called paradise on earth, because of the beautiful nature and reserves. It is becoming a famous destination for honeymoon.
The Little Ben Clock Tower – tower erected by Seychelles Governor in honour of Queen Victoria (1903)
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market – a busy and colourful market in Victoria city of Mahe island
Vallee de Mai National Park, Praslin – a cool and shieldy place to be, a break from the sun, sand and sea
Ste Anne Marine National Park – first national park in the Indian Ocean, 20minutes boat ride off Mahe
Morne Seychellois National Park – The largest national park in Seychelles, filled with nature
Aldabra Atoll – the world’s largest raised coral atoll, central lagoon fills and empties twice a day
Sihouette Island – known for rich biodiversity with rugged terrain that perserves nature’s beauty
Anse Volbert – a warm beach, shallow water laps the sun-bleached sand and coral reefs
Seychelles National History Museum – it exhibit flora, fauna and geological history of the archipelago
Victoria, Mahe – the only seaport in Seychelles, named after Queen Victoria after her coronation
Beau Vallon Beach – an alluring curve of glittering sand, on Mahe’s northeast coast
Baie Lazare, Mahe – a pretty village, the neo-Gothic Bale Lazare church is located there
La Digue Island – heaven for nature lovers, with stunning white-sand beaches and granite rock
Bird Island – it harbours a population of migratory sooty terns, which swells 1.5m birds may to october
Anse Lazio – a beautiful beach with shady Takamaka trees, white sand and glittering water
MUSIC AND ART WORK IN SEYCHELLES
There are distinct kinds of music in Seychelles. Folk music incorporates multiple influences in syncretic fashion, including English contredanse, polka and mazurka, french folk and pop, sega from Mauritius. A complex form of percussion music called Kanmtole is popular, along with combinations of Sega and Reggae called Seggae and a combination of Moutya and Reggae called Mouggae.
MUSICIANS IN SEYCHELLES INCLUDE:
Dezil’ musical band
Angie Arnephy
Sandra Esparon
Jean-Marc Volcy
SOME ART WORK IN SEYCHELLES
MEALS IN SEYCHELLES
Seychelles is blessed with varieties of mouth watering meals, especially sea foods. Here are some Seychellois dishes you will want to try;
Local Alcoholic Beverages –one of the finest local fermented drink in Seychelles.
Satini – made with fine grated ingredients like unripe fruits (spiced papaya or golden apples).
Fish curry (bonito) – a fiery mix of curry powder, curry leaves and tumeric.
Saffron rice – a dish made from saffron, white rice and also usually vegetable bouillon.
Local Alcoholic Beverages
Satini
Fish curry (bonito)
Saffron rice
Salad Zourit/ pwason fimen – boiled octopus or smoked fish mixed with tomatoes, onion and pepper.
Ladob – Seychelles dessert made with either bananas or sweet potato and coconut milk.
Breadfruit chips – it is a type of tropical fruit which is abundantly available in the island.
Caris Masala – a Creole version of Indian vegetablian Seychelles curry.
Grilled Fish – the fish is so juicy and full of flavours.
Fresh fruits – fresh fruits such as papaya, star fruit, avocado, mango and indigenous breadfruit.
Salad Zourit/ pwason fimen
Ladob
Grilled Fish
Fresh fruits
Breadfruit chips
Caris Masala
Coconut milk – an opaque, milky-white liquid extracted from grated pulp of mature coconut.
Roussettes – another bizarre Seychelles local food delicacy.
Curry – English cuisine for dishes with a sauce seasoned with spices such as tumeric, cumin, ginger etc
Shark chutney – finely mashed skinned shark, cooked with squeezed bilimbi juice and lime.
Coconut milk
Roussettes
Curry
Shark chutney
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND HABITAT PROTECTION IN SEYCHELLES
According to FAO, 89.1% of Seychelles is forested, about 41,000 ha. The country has been identified as a biodiversity hotspot by international conservation agencies. One of the major threats to the Seychelles native species and forest is the rampant spread of a large number of invasive alien plant species. There is a zoo for wildlife protection in Seychelles.
EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN SEYCHELLES
Seychelles is economically, culturally and environmentally vulnerable to potential effects of climate change and its associated extreme events. Vulnerability characteristics such as concentration of development on narrow coastal zones, non-resilient populations and ecosystems make the Seychelles extremely sensitive to climate change and its associated impacts.
GENDER EQUALITY IN SEYCHELLES
Seychelles’ constitutional chater of fundamental human right and freedom applies to all citizens irrespective of gender. There are however, specific regulations within the legislative framework that protect the civil and human rights of women.
Myriam Telemaque – Seychellois politician who served as Minister of Employment.
Macsuzy Mondon – Seychellois politician who served as Minister of Local Government.
Danielle Marie-Madeleine Jorre de St Jorre – Seychelles politician, who served as Foreign minister.
Peggy Antoinette Vidot – nurse and midwife, she served also as minister of health
Patricia Francourt – Seychellois banker and currently serving as Minister for Employment
Jeanne Simeon – Seychellois politician who served as Minister of habitat, lands, infrastructure.
Devita Vidot – a Seychellois accountant and politician.
Pamela Charlette – Served as Seychellois minister and still a renowned politician
Patricia Francourt
Jeanne Simeon
Devita Vidot
Pamela Charlette
