Seychelles - 2009 Calendar of Events |
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| Event Name: |
Kavadi Thaipoosum (Hindu Festival) |
| Date: |
February 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
Hindu Temple, Victoria |
| Description: |
The Kavadi Festival is an annual event which is celebrated by the Hindu community |
| and is attributed to Lord Burgan, the warrior deity of the hills.The concept of the Kavadi is to carry milk in small pots and finally offer it to Lord Murugan amid prayers in return for his blessings.The first Kavadi Thaipoosum Festival in the Seychelles was held in 1993 and has since become a popular event with all faiths coming together to celebrate the day and watch the colourful processions. |
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| Event Name: |
Eco-Healing Seychelles Marathon |
| Date: |
15 February 2009 |
| Registration Fee: |
10km - Euro 15 21km - Euro 20 42km - Euro 30 |
| Venue Location: |
Beau Vallon |
| Description: |
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 The second edition of the Eco-Healing Seychelles Marathon is program to take place on Sunday February 15, 2009, amidst a wave of excitement which bode well for the return of the event next year.
The Eco-Healing marathon is expected to be even bigger and better next in 2009 and the organizers have said that the event has achieved its aim of promoting healthier minds by letting competitors run through dazzling panorama while breathing fresh unpolluted air. This second edition of the marathon is to start at 6 am. instead of 7 am and that instead of just two distances 42km and 10km there would be a third course of 21km. For more information on registration visit our website. |
| www.seychellesmarathon.com |
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Fête de la Francophonie |
| Date: |
March 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
Various locations on Mahe |
| Description: |
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"Fête de la Francophonie" usually held on the 20th March, this event features various activities which include film shows, a craft bazaar, and exhibitions.
For more details of this event please contact the Ministry of Community Development, Youth, Sports and Culture. |
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| Event Name: |
Rotary National Fishing Tournament |
| Date: |
3- 4 April 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
Marine Charter, Victoria, Mahe |
| Description: |
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| Weekend 2-day tournament for both trolling and bottom fishing will be held in April 2009.Trophies for each fish category plus prizes for Best Team and Best Runners-Up. |
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| Event Name: |
Seychelles Art Festival |
| Date: |
April 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
Various locations on Mahe |
| Description: |
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 National Art Council organizes the Seychelles Art festival each year in collaboration with the Ministry of community development youth, sport and culture with the objective of encouraging creative expression and participation for all, through the provision of practical activities, exhibition, performances, forum and workshops.
For more information contact National Arts Council tel: +248 29 52 00 fax: +248 22 46 2, email: nacs@seychelles.net website: www.artseychelles.org.sc |
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| Event Name: |
The Seychelles Regatta |
| Date: |
15-24 May 2009 |
| Entry Fee |
Entry fee is Euro 35,500 plus tax per boat including 6 people on board, a skipper and a cook. Each additional person is Euro 2250. For complete package please visit the website. |
| Description: |
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Blue Ocean Events is the company chosen by the Seychelles government to organize a yearly week of regattas named "The Seychelles Regatta" from 2009 onwards.
The Seychelles Regatta is an exclusive, semi-professional competition bringing together 20 companies that will sail the superb sites of the Seychelles Islands for more than eight days. The competition will consist of 36' to 57' catamarans and crews of 6 to 8 people, most coming from Belgium, France and Great Britain. Having the advantage to fish in some of the world's best fishing spot; this year's competition will also include a deep sea fishing competition along with the sailing races. The competition will also have the participation of big names in sailing. This event is ideal for them to explore and see the fantastic environment of the 115 islands of Seychelles. Michel Desjoyeaux, Vendee Globe 200/2001 and the Transat 2004 winner among many other races, has already registered for the annual event saying he would not miss it for the world!
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| Contacts: |
Blue Ocean Events sprl, Chaussée de Wavre 754, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgique, +33 32 62 18 508 |
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| Event Name: |
Festival of Classical Music |
| Date: |
23rd May – 7th June 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
Various locations on Mahe |
| Description: |
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Seychelles International Festival of Classical Music will be starting from May 2009 to June 2009 in Seychelles. The festival will feature professional musicians, choristers and soloists, both vocal and instrumental, from several countries. For its 6th edition the festival organisation is presenting a selection of music from the Baroque and Romantic periods.
The aim of the festival is to position Seychelles on the international map as a destination where to enjoy fine music as well as to support deserving charitable organizations in Seychelles. Email: marcsabadin@blueyonder.co.uk URL: www.sifocm.co.uk
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| Event Name: |
Fête Afrique |
| Date: |
25th May 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
Various locations on Mahe |
| Description: |
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 Each year on the 25th May, Seychelles celebrates its African and Kreol culture with this vibrant festival of music, dance, art and cuisine. Fête Afrique is a multi-artistic festival, a colorful expression of African and Creole culture. The event has a great atmosphere and includes some of the best regional, national and international performers including musicians, dancers, artists and photographers. This is a fun and lively event with activities for young and old alike that really shows off the colour and vibrancy of the Seychellois way of life.
This annual event was first celebrated in 1999 and has since gained popularity as it has seen the participation of renowned regional artists such as Nandipa Madikiza, fashion designer from South Africa; 'Soley Leve' music & dance group from Mauritius and many more...
Contact Ministry of Community Development, Youth, Sports and Culture tel: +248 32 13 33, fax +248 32 21 13.
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| Event Name: |
Agricultural & Horticultural Show |
| Date: |
June 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
International Conférence Centre, Victoria, Mahé |
| Description: |
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 The National Agricultural & Horticultural Show has been established as one of the annual activities to commemorate Seychelles' National Day on 18th June. This event showcases both competitive and non-competitive agricultural displays and exhibits by individuals, groups and organizations both in the public and private sector.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources & Transport in collaboration with the National Day Celebrations Committee.
Tel: +248 37 82 52, email: antmoust@seychelles.net
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| Event Name: |
Seychelles Round Table Regatta |
| Date: |
August 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
To be confirmed |
| Description: |
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| One of the most exciting events of Seychelles is the Seychelles Round Table Regatta which will be held in August. This annual FREE 2-day fun fair event is held at Beau Vallon beach with water sporting events being the focus. This events includes activities for young and old alike, such as Yacht race, swimming competitions, amateur boxing tournament, beach tugs-of-war, live music, souvenir items and a traditional craft market which you can participate. The entertainment is served with plenty of food and drink including regional specialties such as spicy coconut curries and "la daube", a delicious dish made from breadfruit, yams, cassavas and bananas.
The events is organised by the Seychelles Round Table Association
Tel: +248 38 03 00, Fax: +248 22 53 67
Website: www.seychellesroundtable.com
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| Event Name: |
Miss Regatta 2008 |
| Date: |
August 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
International Conference Centre of Seychelles (ICCS) Victoria, Mahe |
| Description: |
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| After 11 years, The Seychelles Round Table Association successfully brought back the Miss Regatta beauty Pageant in 2005.
This year Miss Regatta beauty pageant will concentrate on finding a contestant who will be its ambassador in the fight against substance abuse. The aim of organizing Miss Regatta is to bring together a celebration of youth, fashion, design, music and beauty. This activity will also assist in promoting the Seychelles Round Table Association in its various charitable activities, organized in Seychelles.
Tel: +248 38 03 00
Website: www.seychellesroundtable.com/miss regatta.htm
email: jstravens@chemproducts.co.uk
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| Event Name: |
Feast of the Assumption of Mary |
| Date: |
15 August 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
La Digue |
| Description: |
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The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is dedicated to the church of La Digue and is very popular with Seychellois from all islands who assemble on La Digue Island to offer prayer and thanks in honour of the Virgin Mary.
For further information please contact the La Digue Board on telephone number +248 23 45 96..
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| Event Name: |
South East monsoon sailfish tournament |
| Date: |
29 August 2009 |
| Description: |
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 The one day competition will start from 0500hrs to 1700hrs.This is a tournament where numerous baited lines or lures are towed behind a boat, attracts competitors from across the region. Boats set off before dawn and do not return to shore again until the evening so participants are guaranteed a full day's entertainment on the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. This is a popular event that attracts many local fishermen as well as the odd international guest.
For more information contact the Marine Charter Association for entry forms and tournament rules at email: marc@seychelles.net.
For further information contact Marine Carter Association
Box 469, Victoria, Mahe,
Tel:+248 51 35 32, Fax: +248 22 46 79,
Email: marc@seychelles.net
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| Event Name: |
SUBIOS |
| Date: |
4-10 October 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
Various locations on Mahe |
| Description: |
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SUBIOS 2009 will take place 4th-10th October 2009. SUBIOS is an annual underwater film and image festival combining a range of daytime diving and snorkeling activities with free evening programs of films, video and slide presentations by acclaimed guest speakers from around the world as well as local ones.
SUBIOS 2009 will feature a variety of events and presentations throughout the festival. It will comprise also several photographic and video graphic contests for visitors and locals alike in the 'Best Image', 'Best Video', 'Best Image of Seychelles' and 'Best Local Video' categories where the top prizes for foreign entries are return tickets to the islands plus 5 days of free accommodation.
The festival's aim is to promote marine-based tourism in Seychelles and at the same time, to sensitize the local population to the importance of the role of the marine world in Seychelles' environment. Please visit the SUBIOS website for more details and entry forms at www.subios.com Email: info@subios.com
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| Event: |
Seychelles Creole Festival |
| Date: |
October 2009 |
| Venue Location: |
Various Places on Mahe |
| Description: |
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 You can hear it in the music. You can feel it in the rhythm. You can taste it in the food. Seychelles Creole festival is the biggest and most important event of the Seychelles cultural calendar. It offers the visitor a fascinating week full of the colors, sounds, flavors and fragrances of one corner of the Creole world that treasures its traditions while embracing the opportunities of the present.
Please contact the Culture Division of the Ministry of Community Development, Youth, Sports and Culture for additional details.
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