The Seychelles 2013 ‘Carnaval International de Victoria’ is set to become a unique event where different countries of the world are invited to showcase themselves their culture, their achievements, their position on the world stage, their trading potential, etc - through fun and animated carnival floats parading through the streets of Victoria, the world’s smallest capital that has opened itself to host this event ‘the melting pot of cultures’.
The A to Z of the Carnival
Airline tickets: Participants will have a selection of airlines flying to Seychelles to choose from. Group rates are available on most airlines flying to Seychelles. The Seychelles Tourism Board remains ready to assist with making bookings through its many Tourist Board Offices across the world.
Accommodation: Participants will have a selection of accommodation options to choose from during their stay ranging from large and small hotels, guesthouses and self-caterings. The Seychelles Tourism Board will negotiate special carnival rates for all participants at your hotel of choice.
Trucks & Trailers for the carnival floats: Arrangements can be made to rent a selection of vans, trucks and trailers for the participants’ individual floats. Details of your required types of transport and cost of rental will be supplied on request from the organising committee.
Recruitment of casual labour of tradesmen: Arrangements can be made to source needed casual workers and tradesmen required for assembling floats. Rates will be negotiated on behalf of the participants by the Organising Committee.
The organising committee: This is the body responsible for organising the carnival and for providing for its various logistical requirements. Mrs Marymonde Matatiken, Manager Events and Convention at the Seychelles Tourism Board is the person responsible for the Seychelles Carnival. She may be contacted by email on marymonde.m@seychelles.com
Visa requirements: No visas are required for Seychelles. Presentation of a valid passport, return ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds for the duration of the stay will secure one-month visitor’s permit.
The Carnaval International de Victoria
Day 1. Official opening of the carnival: The official opening of the carnival will once again take place in Victoria on the afternoon of the first day of the event. Attended by both international and local dignitaries as well as Seychellois from the tourism trade and a cross-section of local businesses, it will set the tone of the carnival with live music shows and entertainment as well as featuring an array of international food stalls. Draped in necklaces of bright lights, picturesque Victoria will form the ideal backdrop to the 3 days of carnival extravaganza.
Day 2. Carnival Procession Day: Seychelles will once again flaunt its colours and reputation for being the ‘melting pot of cultures’, with a spectacular carnival procession through the streets of the capital. As was the case with the first carnival, there are expected to be many foreign participants whose floats will join those from the local community in a colourful pageant through Victoria. Impressive crowds made up of local spectators, visitors and the crews of visiting navies are expected to add to a spectacle designed to surpass that of even the first edition in terms of the quality of its displays and overall entertainment value.
Day 3. A day of pure family fun: Plans are afoot to make the third and final day of carnival a perfect day out for the whole family – a kaleidoscope of colour, spectacle and sound designed to last the entire day and much of the night as well! Local hotels and caterers will make their culinary specialities available to the public through a variety of food outlets, while a succession of live bands, both local and international, will set the stage for an entire day and night of pure family fun. This will be an unforgettable opportunity for the public to interact with the float participants and savour the carnival atmosphere to the full.
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