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Sesel, the whole of it

A diaspora keeps its nation by knowing it. This is the one-stop encyclopaedia of Seychelles and the Seselwa, the history, the language, the food, the culture, the government and the papers, written for the many of us who live away and want to hold on.

ZISTWAR

History

From empty islands to independent republic. The whole story, honestly told.

LALANG

The Kreol language

Where Kreol Seselwa came from, how it works, and why it matters. Plus the phrasebook.

MANZE

Food and recipes

Kari koko, rougay, satini, ladob. The dishes of home, with real recipes to cook anywhere.

KILTIR

Music and art

Moutya, sega, kanmtole, and the painters and singers who carry the islands to the world.

BANN SESELWA

Notable Seychellois

The writers, artists, musicians and leaders a nation of 100,000 gave the world.

BANN DISTRIK

The 27 districts

Every district of the islands, from Greater Victoria to the Outer Islands.

GOUVERNMAN

Government and symbols

The current cabinet, the National Assembly, and the flag and arms and what they mean.

SITWAYENTE

Citizenship and passports

How the children of the diaspora claim the citizenship and passport that are theirs.