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Surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is home to a diverse collection of plants, mammals and birds residing in panoramic forests of not only national but of international importance as well. The Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve found on the island of Praslin is a testimony to the lush greenery and abundant wildlife of Seychelles. However, the natural beauty of this cluster of islands is a mere element of what makes Seychelles a wonderful place to visit.

The everyday lifestyles of the people and their culture too add to the overall ambience of the islands and the Cultural Bazaars are a testimony to this fact. These bazaars represent a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture, meet the locals and experience one of their top events, first hand.

There are three main bazaars that are organized and one such event is the Bazaar Ovan. It is scheduled to take place on the south of the island on at Ros Copras, Baie Lazare and provides you with an opportunity to meet people, enjoy the local ambience, all the while being serenaded by the pleasant tunes of Creole music. This event is conducted monthly, on the final Sunday of each month to be exact, and will be open from 11.00am to 5.00pm.

Bazaar Labrinn is held at Beau Vallon Beach from 4.30 – 8.00pm on Wednesday evenings and the final Saturday of each month. This event represents yet another marvellous opportunity to mingle with the locals as they shop for vegetables and fruits. Visitors can peruse the multitude of wares on sale and purchase souvenirs and gifts to take back home while munching on delicious local delicacies while Victoria Bazaar in Victoria is the place to go to purchase arts and crafts while being serenaded with live local music.

All in all, a visit to these festive events, even if you do not purchase anything, is still a worthwhile excursion that will no doubt be enjoyable. If you wish to combine this culturally enhancing experience with an insight into the natural beauty of the country, opt to stay at Seychelles resorts located on the island of Praslin itself. In this regard, Raffles Praslin Seychelles is sure to be a beloved choice of accommodation for this Seychelles hotel is located in the heart of Praslin and creates a peaceful haven for you to relax and enjoy your vacation in style.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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