Every year, for a week at the end of October, the people of the Republic of Seychelles pay homage to their island’s Creole heritage with Festival Kreol which takes place in multiple locations on the island of Mahé.Mahé is the largest granite island in the Seychelles.
It offers the visitor a fascinating week full of the colours, sounds, flavours and fragrances of one corner of the Creole world that treasures its traditions while embracing the opportunities of the present.
During the festival week, seminars and debates are organized by the Kreol Institute, who promote the Kreol-Seselwa language (Creole), which is the mother tongue of Seychellois. Classes are held where you can learn to speak Creole. The Creole village in Victoria with stalls selling crafts and Creole food. The festival is both an international exchange and a promotion of indigenous arts which attracts Creole artists from around the
CGTN visited the stadium to have a glimpse of what to expect and crowds were already gathering to see as the various acts prepared.
Elsewhere,young men were engaging themselves in beach football that also captured an audience all in preparation for the big day.
Lights, colour, and more action that’s what the Kreole 34th edition hopes to offer.Saturday will also see a carnival marking the official opening of the festival.Security is in top gear to ensure all goes as planned.
As is customary every year, other Creole nations including those from the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion will also participate. India and China will also be represented.
