SEYCHELLES’ CARNIVAL PROGRAMME GAINING SHAPE
(Posted 23rd February 2014)
The Notting Hill Carnival Company will once again thrill the spectators lined up along the parade route in Victoria after formally signaling their continued participation in this unique festival which brings together performers and groups from around the world.
‘This year we will bring new costumes from five costumed groups, representing an array of themes, one being the ‘Celebration of Mama Africa’, another being ‘Music of the Caribbean’. We will also be showcasing the world renowned samba group, Paraiso de Samba; the innovative moves from the men of Soca Jazz Dance; the melodious sounds of Caribbean Steel International and the hot and vibrant beats of DJ Antonn.
In terms of beauty, creativity, innovation and performance each year we aim to surpass previous standards and make an impression and meaningful contribution to the development of Carnaval International de Victoria, Seychelles which provides an unique and enriching experience for all participants by promoting carnival across borders’ a representative of the Notting Hill Carnival Roadshow Company of the UK told the Seychelles news bureau.
Notting Hill has been at the Seychelles Carnival since its inaugural edition in 2011 and performed alongside other high profile carnival groups like from Germany’s Duesseldorf, Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad and Tobago and well as participants from the Far East and Africa. The upcoming 4th edition, taking place between the 25th and 27th of
April, promises to be again larger and better than any of the previous events and some 80 print and electronic media houses and travel journalists from around the world have been invited to cover the festival’s programme and in particular the parade which marks the highlight of the celebrations as the juggernaut moves through the centre of Victoria.
It has also been confirmed that carnival enthusiasts from many countries now book a vacation to the Seychelles to coincide with the festival just the same as thousands flock to Rio de Janeiro every year, a sign that the Carnaval de Carnivals, the Carnival International de Victoria has within just four years taken deep roots already in the global carnival movement.
Meanwhile have all three main sponsoring countries, the Seychelles, Ile de la Reunion and South Africa’s Kwa Zulu Natal province nominated their respective MC’s as this year’s announcements will be made in three languages, Creole, English and French. For the Seychelles will Michelle Marengo take to the stage talking in Creole, Reunion has put forward the name of Marie Payet who will make her announcements in French and South Africa will send Angelique Gerber who will make her announcements in English.
Airlines flying to the island are Air Seychelles with partner Etihad, Emirates, Kenya Airways, Mihin Lanka and Condor among others with Air Austral from Reunion planning to re-commence flights soon. Visit the main website of the Seychelles via www.seychelles.travel and follow the links to the Carnival and other festivals like SUBIOS, Seychelles’ Festival of the Sea or the Festival Kreol which are taking place on the archipelago everyt the year.
