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The Seychelles is made
up of 115 beautiful granite and coral islands scattered within the
pristine Indian Ocean. The Seychelles are right in the heart of the
Indian Ocean between the African East Coast and India. They are a bit
closer to Africa geographically speaking but culturally and
geologically speaking it is maybe closer to the Indian subcontinent.
The Seychelles are the only granitic islands in the world (all the
others are volcanic or biological in origin) which accounts for it's
unusual rock formations. The islands were "left behind" as
the Indian sub-continent moved northward on its way to collide with
Asia. Mahe is the biggest island. It is dominated by a mountain range
that forms the backbone of the island. The highest peak, Morne
Seychellois, reaches a height of 905metres and provides a perfect
backdrop to the capital city Victoria. Nearby is the beautiful Ste
Anne Marine National Park. Praslin is the second biggest island. One
century ago, General Gordon (of Khartoum) visited this island and
became convinced that it was the location of the original earthly
paradise, the Garden of Eden. But La Digue is probably the most
beautiful island. An aura of charm and tranquillity surrounds La Digue.
This island is accessible by boat and helicopter; about two and a half
hours from Mahe and thirty minutes from Praslin. For years the way of
life on La Digue has remained unchanged, transport is mainly by
ox-cart or bicycle. On La Digue, time seems to stand still.
About 90% of the
Seychellois people live on Mahe Island. Most others live on Praslin
and La Digue, with the remaining smaller islands either sparsely
populated or uninhabited. Most Seychellois are descendants of early
French settlers and the African slaves brought to the Seychelles in
the 19th century by the British, who freed them from slave ships on
the East African coast. Indians and Chinese (1.1% of the population)
account for the other permanent inhabitants. About 4,000 (2002)
expatriates live and work in Seychelles. Of those, about 35 are
American. Seychelles culture is a mixture of French and African
(Creole) influences. Creole is the native language of 94% of the
people, however, English and French are commonly used. English remains
the language of government and commerce. About 88% of the adult
population is literate, and the literacy rate of school-aged children
has risen to well over 98%. Increases are expected, as nearly all
children of primary school age attend school, and the government
encourages adult education.
For a small country,
there are several very well known painters residing there. Perhaps the
best of these is Michael Adams who has a studio and gallery on the
southwest coast of Mahe. The Daily Telegraph said "Adams catches
the spirit of the islands, his brilliantly colour silk-screens prints
throb with life, pattern, activity and fun. Every surface is worked
over again and again with animals, people, rampant vegetation and
crisp white buildings..." The silkscreen shown here is "Anse
Royale," presented courtesy of Mango's Fine Art Gallery in
Barbados which exhibits a retrospective of Michael's works. Other
artists are Leon Radegonde, Gerard Devoud and Marc Duc.
In Victoria you'll find the National Museum on Independence Avenue,
the History Museum on State House Avenue and both the National Library
and National Archives are on Francis Rachel Street. The National
Museum exhibits local cultural and natural history along with artefacts
including ship wreckage, coral, voodoo implements, stuffed tortoises,
old musical instruments and household objects and various possessions
of the pirates who once roamed the waters.
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