Event· Mahé (east coast)· Seychelles
Festival Kreol (International Creole Festival)
4° 37.4′ S · 55° 27.2′ E · approximate
The annual International Creole Festival, when district and school kontredans competitions, moutya drumming, Creole food and music take over Mahé; a great time to be in Victoria.
Practical
Approximate: pinned at Victoria town centre; events spread across Mahé. Wikipedia describes kontredans competitions during the annual Festival Kreol. The craft village at Domaine de Val des Prés was opened on 24 October 1988 to launch the 3rd Creole Festival, which points to the traditional late-October timing; confirm this year's dates with the tourism board before planning around it. Moutya was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2021. Expect busier anchorages and restaurants.
Best for
Creole music, dance and food ashore
Season
Usually late October (verify dates)
Nearby
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- Islands Development Company Landing PermissionRight here
- Islands Development Company Office (outer-island landing permits)Right here
- National Museum of History, VictoriaRight here
- Northwest Monsoon Season (Dec-Apr)Right here
- Outer Islands Self-Sufficiency (Provision, Fuel and Water on Mahé)Right here
- Seychelles Ports Authority Authorisation for Denis and BirdRight here
- Southeast Trades Season (May-Nov)Right here