Cultural Escapades
Cooking Experience
Creole Cuisine is a unique blend of Asian flavours, French influence and coupled with healthy organic African essence. This exotic combination is the rich zest of the many dishes served every night in Seychellois homes. Most meals are principally composed of being fish and seafood cooked in various ways. So why not indulge in a unique experience of learning how to cook various meals from soups and salads to grilled fish and curries and sweet but healthy desserts.
Start off with a visit to the Selwyn Market to buy fresh fish, fragrant spices and organically grown vegetables. Then learn how to clean and prepare the ingredients before enjoying the cooking adventure. Finish off by dining to your deliciously cooked meal while listening to local folk music.
Creole Folk-art
Seychelles is a vibrant and flamboyant nation rich in diverse culture. The creole people love to dance and entertain.
Backgrounds of African, Asian, Malagasy and European have compiled into making unique music and dance that is proudly Seychellois.
From Moutya by the bonfire and Sega hip swaying that are deeply rooted from Africa to the kanmtole and kontredanse dance influenced by Europeans’ versions of the Scots reel and country line dancing.
Take lessons or simply watch a dance show that is sure to leave you with a jig in your step.
Basket and Hat Weaving
Learn how to weave using coconut leaves and spathe. Make mats, hats and baskets to take back to loved ones as souvenirs.