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Vacation destinations are definitely becoming the means by which people and their families are starting to spend their holidays. And if you’ve ever wanted to travel to Seychelles, then now is the perfect time to do so. With the SUBIOS 2014 festival, there will be even more events and activities for people to become involved in.
The Seychelles Festival of the Sea is an annual film and image festival that is entirely focused on being underwater. It has a rich history, having been held for the past twenty-five years and has been showing no signs of stopping. The entirety of the day is involved with snorkelling events and diving activities that are fun for the whole family. Underwater activities typically take place throughout the day, and also include free programmes and slide shows that are presented by some of the most renowned guest speakers from all over the world.
This marine-based event even comes complete with film and photograph contests that many of our locals and foreign guests have taken part in. There are many prizes to be won in a variety of categories, including “Best Image”, “Best Video”, “Best Local Video”, and “Best Image of Seychelles”, just to name a few. These events and activities not only speak of the importance of the marine world and the part it plays in the environment of Seychelles, but it also helps to spread that message to the rest of the world.
The Seychelles Festival of the Sea is much more than a film and image festival, but there’s also the celebration of the wonderful dishes that are created from the marine-based environment. With fresh cuisine that has been harvested fresh from underwater sources, chefs battle it out to see who can create the most unique seafood dish that brings together all of the rich flavours that the sea has to provide. Awards are presented at the end of this cooking competition, with the winner getting bragging rights as well to carry with him for the rest of the year. It isn’t a real vacation at Seychelles until you’ve had a taste for their flavourful cuisine and dishes.
The SUBIOS 2014 is slated to be one of the biggest tourism events of the year, so it’s important that you don’t miss out on this annual event. SUBIOS 2104 is slated to be held at the Eden Blue Hotel on Eden Island on November 21, but the activities will be spread across the island and will be held by other hotels as well, including the Four Seasons Resort and the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort and Spa. Come and explore the depths of Seychelles’ seas and become involved in the underwater environment and how much it enriches the lives of the people that live here.
Seychelles, being one of the founding members of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP), has been active in the promotion of different activities for the purpose of being able to enhance the tourism in the country. As a means of increasing the rate of tourist arrival, one of the most relevant activities to date is the Festival Kreol, which has been around for several decades now. Year after year, it draws a huge crowd to the country, making it possible to expose not only the atheistic beauty of the country, but also genuine talent from those who will be performing during the festival.
The Most Important Event in Seychelles
While there are many celebrations being held in Seychelles from time to time, most of which are geared towards enhancing tourism, the Festival Kreol is believed to be the most significant in their cultural calendar. It presents them with the perfect opportunity to send a message to the world and to be known about who they really are. True enough, many of those who have been in the festival in the past years found them returning and even bringing more friends to have the same experience as theirs.
Those who have had a chance to experience Festival Kreol cannot give a definite word on what exactly makes it unique and worth your time. Some would say it is the good music from the performers while some would believe it is the opportunity to sample their food. For most, however, it is simply being able to commune with the festival itself and making new friends.
Jocelyne Beroard is back
This year’s instalment of Festival Kreol is one for the books, which is basically because of the return of Jocelyn Beroard. For more than two decades, she and other members of the band have not been seen performing after they bid farewell for all of those who loved them. From the time they have arrived at the airport, they were given a warm welcome by fans that are very much eager to see them perform again after the longest time. A lot of people are undeniably missing their music, which is why the announcement of their inclusion in the line-up of performers instantly drew more attention about the festival, making tickets sell like pancakes. Their band, Kassav, made the event more memorable; with a lot of people looking forward to what will the organisers do in the next years to surpass its achievements in this year’s festival.
While the return of Kassav on the stage has been the highlight of Festival Kreol, it is still its entirety that makes it special. It is one of those events wherein you will end up excited, making you wish you can fast forward time and make next year happen earlier.
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