Authentic Cultural Experience - Grandma's savoir faire

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 14:02

At Seychelles National Heritage Resource Council, we believe that the heart of travel and community engagement lies in authentic cultural experiences. Yesterday, a family from Netherlands had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a truly enriching journey that went beyond sightseeing—it touched the soul.

From the moment they arrived, our guests were welcomed with warmth and hospitality that made them feel like part of the local community. They participated in traditional cooking classes and traditional crafts making, learning how to prepare time-honored dishes passed down through generations and the making of the traditional woven coconut leaves basket 'kapatya'. Guided by the senior citizens who are members of the Living Heritage.

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On the 10th of January 1963, a group of four American technicians arrived in Seychelles to carry out a preliminary Survey for a possible site for a satellite tracking station. They decided to build the station at La Misere.

On the 3rd of August of 1915, an ordinance came into force to regulate the importation, the storage and disposal of opium, morphine, cocaine or similar drugs in the Colony of Seychelles. Opium was used as an anaesthetic.

On the 20th August of 1967, a Tail Tally was held at Gordon Square (Freedom Square) where a total of 25,590 rat tails were collected and over Rs. 5,000 were paid in premiums. This scheme was the Governments effort to eradicate the menace of rats in the colony. A bounty of 20cts was offered for each tail.

On the 11th October of 1979, school children in Victoria demonstrated against the proposed National Youth Service. The protests continued the following day when hooligans who infiltrated the childrens ranks committed acts of sabotage, looting and arson. The National Youth Service opened in 1981 and closed in 1998.

On the 30th November of 1924, the Victoria Hospital was inaugurated by Governor Sir. Joseph Burne (1874-1942). Construction cost amounted to over Rs.200, 000 of which Rs.69, 000 were voluntary subscriptions. Dr. John T. Bradley M.D. (1872-1942) was the chief medical officer of the Colony. Patients admitted for treatment in 1st class paid Rs.5.00 daily and 3rd class patients paid 50cts.

On the 4th August of 1968, the Bishop of Victoria, Olivier Maradan (1899-1975) blessed the statue of Virgin Mary which had been erected in the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, adjacent to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The statue had been donated by the Meghee Family.

On the 10th May of 1974, Le Nouveau Seychellois had the headline A referendum must be held on its front page. This was in reference to general elections that were held on the 25th of April and the fact that the electorate who voted for either parties, DP and SPUP had not expressed their wish on the question of independence since both political parties were committed to ask for Independence prior to elections.

On the 31st July of 1964, the Stevedores, Winchmen and Dockers Union staged a strike calling for a hundred percent wage increase.