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Out And About Calendar of Events 2015 Looking for some excitement while visiting us? Then plan your visit to coincide with one of these events and get to share with us the culture, food and entertainment that is distinctively Seychelles. Here is what we have on offer for the first quarter of the year. Kadavi Thaipoosum Sunday 1st February 2015 Join the Hindu community in celebrating the Kadavi Festival. The annual event showcases the warrior deity of the hills, the Lord Muruga. Aside from the ceremony inside the Arulmigu Navasakti Vinayagar Temple there is also the procession that walks through the streets of Victoria and it is a musical and colourful event. Milk is carried in small pots and given as offerings in return for the deity’s blessings and kadavi-carrying devotees pierce through skin, back, cheeks, and tongue to carry their kadavi. The devotees march singing kadavi songs and dance along with the uproar of "Vel! Vel!” and is a sight to behold on such a small island in such a small town. http://www.nation.sc/article. html?id=240 1 Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon Sunday 22nd February 2015 Pit yourself against one of the most scenic routes in the world. Initiated in 2008 by the Seychelles Honorary Consul General for South Korea Dong Chong Jeong, this year will be the 8th edition. Internationally recognised by the Association of International Marathons and Distance (AIMS), the aim of the race is to promote Seychellois health and foster unity between the local and international athletes. The race starts at the famous Beau Vallon Beach and you can feast your eyes on the beauty of the North side of the island as you run or walk to the finish line. To include everyone the marathon is organised according to different fitness levels: choose to run the 5km, 10km or half marathon or share in the race with friends and run the relay marathon. If you want to join the fun but are unable to run there is also the option to walk. To join the race register at: www.seychelles-marathon.com 32 SESEL SA! | JAN - MAR 2015 ISSUE NO. 6

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