Customs and customs in Seychelles

The Republic of Seychelles, referred to as Seychelles, is an archipelago country located in the Indian Ocean of East Africa. It consists of 115 islands, large and small, mainly including Mahe Island, Praslan Island, and Radigue Island. On June 29, 1976, Seychelles declared independence and established the Republic of Seychelles, a member of the British Commonwealth. Half of the territory is a nature reserve, enjoying the reputation of a "tourist paradise".

The capital of Seychelles is Victoria and the currency is the Seychelles rupee. Creole is its national language, and English and French are commonly used. Local residents mostly use Creole in daily communication, while English is mostly used in official writing, newspapers and magazines. Most residents can speak English and French.

As of 2015, the national population of Seychelles is approximately 92,900. The residents are mainly composed of Bantu (African immigrants), Creoles (European and African immigrants), descendants of India and Pakistan (Asian immigrants), descendants of Britain and France (European immigrants) and descendants of Chinese (Asian immigrants). 90% of its residents are Catholic, 8% are Protestant, and the rest are Muslim, Hindu or other religions.

There are all ethnic groups among the Creoles in Seychelles, whether they are white, black, brown, yellow or red, but no matter what color, they all call themselves a nation-Creoles. The original meaning of the word Creole means "mixed" and refers to the world's languages that are created by the mixing and simplification of Portugal, English, French and African languages.

Languages spoken in parts of the southern United States, the Caribbean, and West Africa are also collectively referred to as Creole. Some Creole languages are based on English, while Creole languages in Seychelles use more French words.

The Creoles who speak these languages are also usually mixed through multiple generations, and they have blood from all three non-Eurasian continents. A sculpture of three flying seagulls stands on Independence Avenue in the center of the capital Victoria, symbolizing that the people of Seychelles come from three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa.

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, Seychelles is a country composed of non-immigrant descendants of Eurasian countries and their mixed-race descendants, the Creoles. The customs and habits of the above three continents combine and coexist peacefully. Although they have different skin colors and different religious beliefs, they all get along well and have no racial discrimination.

Interestingly, even the president never wears a suit and tie to meet with foreign guests, but wears a short-sleeved shirt. In this place, no one can get formal and no one can get busy, making people from busy cities envious.

Local Seychelles people maintain an ancient custom of wearing an earring, which is said to ward off evil spirits. There are also customs in wedding parades that attach great importance to women's chastity before marriage.

People in Seychelles also love music very much, and almost everyone can sing and dance well. The local music style is called "Sega", which is said to be the "ocean version" of African tribal music in the Indian Ocean island country. The rhythm is cheerful and people can't help but sway gently to the music. Folk village communities often light bonfires at night to dance the King Muti dance and the four-set dance. Hospitality is a national habit that Seychelles people are proud of.

and the strong awareness of environmental protection in Seychelles, and every tree cut must be reported to the Ministry of Environment for approval. In the waters of the Ocean Park, in order to protect tropical fish, not only is fishing prohibited, but local people also usually dissuade tourists from picking up shells."Shell-plankton-shrimp-small fish-big fish" has formed a biological chain! The most special thing is that all beaches in Seychelles are open, and hotels near the sea cannot prevent non-guests or locals from using the beach in front of the hotel.

Due to the lack of resources in Seychelles, coupled with the underdeveloped industry and agriculture, the main materials are supplied by imports, and the developed tourism industry is only the support of the national economy, so prices in Seychelles are quite high. In terms of policy, Seychelles advocates relying on its beautiful scenery to make Seychelles one of the most expensive tourist destinations in the country. Based on this policy, the construction of various tourist facilities in Seychelles pursues elegance, modernity, high-consumption, uniqueness and luxury; even ordinary hotels cost no less than US$100 a night, and more extravagant ones cost thousands of dollars. Airport taxes are as high as $40.

Seychelles is also a world-renowned resort with complete service facilities. Since the multi-ethnic and multicultural atmosphere affects the characteristics of Seychelles cuisine, Seychelles cuisine is a typical multicultural cuisine. It absorbs the essence of cuisines from all over the world and is diverse in varieties. Most restaurants in Seychelles offer local specialties. These dishes have striking similarities to the diet of Southeast Asian people, focusing on fresh original flavors and strong spicy mixes, but lobsters and groupers are famous here and the prices are very cheap. In addition, many delicious international dishes will be served to feast tourists.

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are the official holidays in Seychelles: New Year: January 1; Easter: April 14-15; Labor Day: May 1; Liberation Day: June 5; Eucharist: June 15; National Day: June 18; Independence Day: June 29; Assumption Day: August 15; Halloween: November 1; Christmas: December 25.