Recently, because of the economic problems, the budget has been cut down to the most necessary minimum. Thus, this year's Festival was not the most representative one. According to my host family, it's a pity I could not see the serenade - a dancing parade around Victoria. Nevertheless, thanks to the people I met, I enjoyed the Festival to the greatest extent!
Bal Asosye culminated the week of celebrations. It is an all-night-long traditional party, with a lot of rhum, local music (sega, contre-danse, etc.), and hot soup served at midnight!
Below a photo taken at sunrise. The Sant Kominoter deserted just after the fête.
During Pipili Kreol middle and high school students dance traditional dances in the streets of Victoria. At the end tout le monde joins the celebration.
Quite accidentally I got the ticket to see a piece of teat on the adventures of the legendary Seychellois hero, Soungoula. All in Creole, and with references to the insular reality. Fortunately, I was accompanied by several local friends, who translated for me on the spot:-)
Generally, all Soungoula-related stories (there are many) talk about his wit and how people are trying to win over the creature. This one was written by Mme. Marie-Thérèse Choppy, the mother of the Director of the Creole Institute in Au Cap, Penda Choppy.
The 3-day seminar on the African roots of Creolity, held at the Creole Insitute (Lenstiti Kreol), was one of the highlights of this year's Festival. I had the opportunity to meet many Seychellois, Mauritian, and Amercian scholars; I chatted a bit more with Mme Penda Choppy; I met a UNESCO delegate for East Africa; and I participated in many lectures. I particularly liked the presentation on the Seychellois heritage, as well as the comparative lectures on the societies of the Indian Ocean.
The Festival "Cine Sesel" began a few days before the official opening of the Festival Kreol. Among the nominees - Seychellois, Mauritian, Reunionais, and West Indian productions. In the picture below - famous Kassav' singer (whom I had already met in Gwada) - Jocelyne Béroard, who was a member of the Festival jury, and with whom I had the chance to chat at the opening of the event.
The 3-day seminar on the African roots of Creolity, held at the Creole Insitute (Lenstiti Kreol), was one of the highlights of this year's Festival. I had the opportunity to meet many Seychellois, Mauritian, and Amercian scholars; I chatted a bit more with Mme Penda Choppy; I met a UNESCO delegate for East Africa; and I participated in many lectures. I particularly liked the presentation on the Seychellois heritage, as well as the comparative lectures on the societies of the Indian Ocean.
The Festival "Cine Sesel" began a few days before the official opening of the Festival Kreol. Among the nominees - Seychellois, Mauritian, Reunionais, and West Indian productions. In the picture below - famous Kassav' singer (whom I had already met in Gwada) - Jocelyne Béroard, who was a member of the Festival jury, and with whom I had the chance to chat at the opening of the event.
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