The seychelles
The Seychelles is a group of small islands located in the Indian Ocean northeast of and about 1.600 km east of Kenya. It’s an archipelago of 155 tropical islands, some granite and some coral. The majority of which are small and uninhabited. The landmass is only 457 km², but the islands are spread over an area of 1374 km. About 90% of the population of 82.500 lives on Mahé, 9% on Praslin and La Digue. Around a third of the land area is the island of Mahé and a further third the atoll of Aldabra.
Mahé Praslin La Digue Aldabra Atoll
As the islands of the Seychelles had no indigenous population, the current Seychellois are composed of immigrants, mostly of French, African, Indian, and Chinese descent. At different times in its history, people of African, European and Asian origin have come to Seychelles, bringing with them their distinct traditions and customs and contributing to the way of life and to the vibrant Seychellois culture. One can see these influences at work throughout the domains of local art, cuisine, music, dance and architecture. The architectural design of some of the grand old houses with their steep roofs are representative of a style adapted for comfortable living in the tropics that displays influences from Seychelles’ French and British colonial heritage. Modern architecture attempts to assimilate traditional styles with practical features designed to capture the island breezes.
Creole music and dance have their roots in African, Malagasy and European cultures with rhythms traditionally accompanied by simple drums and string instruments which, today, include such recent imports as the violin and guitar. The official languages of Seychelles are French and English along with a French-based Creole. The Seychellois lead a very simple life.
Life in the Seychelles islands is characterized by majestic seascapes, unparalleled beauty and temperate weather. These are just some of the many factors that make
Mahé Praslin La Digue Aldabra Atoll
As the islands of the Seychelles had no indigenous population, the current Seychellois are composed of immigrants, mostly of French, African, Indian, and Chinese descent. At different times in its history, people of African, European and Asian origin have come to Seychelles, bringing with them their distinct traditions and customs and contributing to the way of life and to the vibrant Seychellois culture. One can see these influences at work throughout the domains of local art, cuisine, music, dance and architecture. The architectural design of some of the grand old houses with their steep roofs are representative of a style adapted for comfortable living in the tropics that displays influences from Seychelles’ French and British colonial heritage. Modern architecture attempts to assimilate traditional styles with practical features designed to capture the island breezes.
Creole music and dance have their roots in African, Malagasy and European cultures with rhythms traditionally accompanied by simple drums and string instruments which, today, include such recent imports as the violin and guitar. The official languages of Seychelles are French and English along with a French-based Creole. The Seychellois lead a very simple life.
Life in the Seychelles islands is characterized by majestic seascapes, unparalleled beauty and temperate weather. These are just some of the many factors that make