Sometimes it might seem that Seychellois Creole people are kind of living in their own world. Loke, if you decide to read the local press, there would be lots of news about, for instance, a sudden disappearance of a one of a local’s favourite cow rather than global incidents. Even though Mahe is the largest island of the archipelago, still everybody here knows each other. By the way, this is the reason why locals officially register their relationships quite rare, as local traditions oblige people to invite all their friends and relatives to a wedding. That is why such a celebration usually appears to be rather complicated to organize.
People of Seychelles have quite peculiar traditions concerning dealing with money. I might be a little frustrated as you’ll get a change with a small colourful clump on a market for … Open
Mahe Island is the largest and most visited of the Seychelles; fans of various activities enjoy spending time there. Dozens of luxury resorts, beaches with pristine beauty and impenetrable … Open
As you’ve agreed about a meeting with a local, remember that punctuality is not their strong suit. There is no fixed bus or ferry schedule, and arranged meetings never start on time. Sure, it’s not about locals’ neglect of other people, local inhabitants simply believe that there is no need to hurry or adhere to strict rules.
Active and inquisitive children who are always ready for another adventure should definitely like Mahe Island. There are not many entertainments for kids even in the capital city Victoria. A … Open
Local beliefs are also quite fascinating. The majority of the local population is Catholics. Then, descendants of African slaves and settlers from Madagascar have amazingly united their own traditional religions with Christian beliefs. People here still believe in good («Bonfem du Bois») and evil («Ti-Albert») warlocks, in power of rituals and spells and go to church on a regular basis. In addition, parish Catholic churches here look almost the same as the other local houses. You can also see a church service in somebody of the locals invites you. Furthermore, church services here are absolutely different from traditional ones. So, many prayers are replaced by chants, people preach in small groups and the, just in the very end, anyone has a chance to tell something about themselves, sing a song or show a dance – it’s a peculiar kind of mixture of a usual service and a social club meeting. Nevertheless, there is also a Hindu temple and a mosque here on the island. Locals are very gentle about national culture. The majority of them know how to dance traditional dances (e.g. Sega) and play various musical instruments.