Culture, they say, is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. The Seychellois culture is no different, except that it was born from the fusion of five major cultural influences namely the French, African, Indian, Malagasy and Chinese. It is a direct result of the islands colourful history of exploration, slavery and plantation life. Explorers, settlers and slaves alike brought with them their own traditions, customs, beliefs and little secrets that have been handed down to generations and undergone an assimilation process that has resulted in a fusion which has given birth to this fascinating and vibrant Seychellois culture as we know it today.
Each of these explorers, settlers and slaves contributed something unique to the religion we follow, the food that we eat, what we wear and how we wear it, our Kreol language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet our friends and visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things. All these contributions have been assimilated and adapted to the island environment and have resulted in a harmonious way of life of all Seychellois.
This blog intends to create discussions around those individual aspects of our culture. We invite your active participation and contribution that will ultimately make this site a source of comprehensive reference for all those who wish to learn more about this Creole Melting Pot.
In this page we will have posts relating to our history, and historical events that have had an impact on our life.
Below are some posts that you may find interesting. Please click on the photo.
