Victoria, the Creole Capital of the World, in the Seychelles is dressing up to welcome International delegates from Mauritius, Rodrigues Reunion and Mexico to the 27th edition of the "Festival Kreol'' which officially opened on the 26th of October in the center of Victoria. During six days Seychelles will proudly celebrate its Creole identity with friends of Creole speaking countries in a wide range of public and paid events geared for all segments of the population.

Just a week before the official opening ceremony of "Festival Kreol'' Seychelles revealed its tailored made program encompassing events such as cultural performances, gastronomy, painting and poetry. A spectacular official opening paying tribute to Seychelles personalities who have left their prints in our culture will kick start the festival on the 26th October 2012 at the International Conference Center. The one hour official opening ceremony stage under the theme: ‘Creole myth and mystical characters'; the theme of the 45 hour show played in the official opening will enthralled the crowd into a colourful ceremony. The show will also be broadcast live at 18h00 on big screen erected on the building of the National Culture Centre and in the Children's playground in Victoria.