UK & USA delegations land in Seychelles for Carnival 2014

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As delegation after delegation coming from the four corners of the world land in Seychelles for the 2014 edition of the annual Carnaval International de Victoria hotels on the main island of Mahe are

As delegation after delegation coming from the four corners of the world land in Seychelles for the 2014 edition of the annual Carnaval International de Victoria hotels on the main island of Mahe are reporting occupancy levels that are beyond expectations.

Yesterday it was the Notting Hill Carnival from the UK has landed with probably the biggest delegation for this edition of the carnival in the tropics. Notting Hill Carnival is reputed to be the biggest carnival of Europe and they have been participating in the carnival parade in the Seychelles since its first edition. It was Claire Holder, the Head of the Notting Hill Delegation who recently informed the Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture that the World of Carnivals had positioned the Carnaval International de Victoria that is staged annually in the Seychelles in the ‘TOP 5’ Carnivals of the World. The Notting Hill Carnival’s delegation in this edition of the carnival is 55 plus and they have said that they will surprise Seychelles with what they came brought to the carnival this year.

Also landing in Seychelles yesterday were the two delegations from the USA of America. A Country & Western Band will be showcasing that part of the American Culture whereas a band from New Orleans will be in Seychelles to bring out the Cajun Creole Culture from New Orleans. This year’s Carnaval International de Victoria which is being co-hosted by Seychelles, La Reunion, Madagascar, Mayotte and South Africa KwaZulu Natal is displaying cooperation in tourism destinations all eager to see the regional tourism cake grow.

Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture and Sherin Naiken, the CEO of the Tourism Board were both at Seychelles International Airport to welcome both the Notting Hill Carnival & the USA of America’s delegations to the Seychelles.

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