SEYCHELLES GUIDE
Holidays to Seychelles Guide
EVENTS IN SEYCHELLES
The Seychelles events calendar centres primarily upon Mahé and is focused upon cultural and religious festivals and sporting (mostly fishing) competitions. Don’t expect too much hi-tech razzamataz – enjoy the informal island mood and join the fun!
February
The month of the Kavadi Thaipoosum Festival, when Seychellois Hindus carry milk in small pots, offering it to Lord Murugan (the warrior deity of the hills).
March
The middle of the month sees SUBIOS 2007 – an annual underwater film and image festival combining daytime diving and snorkelling activities with evening film, video and slide presentations by speakers from around the world. March also brings La Semaine de la Francophonie, a celebration of the Seychelles’ French connections.
April
The eyes of local fishing fans will be on the International Rotary Annual Fishing Tournament weekend (for both trolling and bottom fishing).
May
FetAfrik is a big May event here – is a multi-artistic festival that’s, a colourful and lively expression of the islands’ African and Creole culture.
June
Coinciding with Seychelles National Day on 18th June is the Agricultural & Horticultural Show – a key 3-day event showcasing interesting displays and exhibits. The June Festival of Classical Music, a joint Seychelles-Kenya occasion featuring professional musicians, choristers and soloists from several countries.
July
The Miss Regatta Beauty Pageant is ‘a celebration of youth, fashion, design, music and beauty’ – and why not? The Seychelles Round Table Regatta is a 2-day funfair event held at Beau Vallon beach, with watersports events its focus.
August
This month sees the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of Mary – dedicated to the church of La Digue and highly popular with Seychellois from all islands, who flock to La Digue for the occasion.
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