Two foreign couples who are visiting Seychelles had the chance to celebrate their wedding in a typically Creole and traditional way, in Tifin style, at Domaine de Val des Pres yesterday afternoon.
These two couples include a British Mr. Jason Jarvis and his Algerian wife Kenza, while the other German couple includes Andres Finsterbusch and his partner Kathleen.
According to tradition, the wedding began with a procession where the two couples were followed by the guests, before they took their seats in the hall at the Pomme Canelle restaurant, where the celebration took place.
Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis were officially married in a small ceremony on Saturday, in the presence of Mrs. Jarvis’ mother who traveled with them.
“It is a truly unforgettable and memorable experience. We are very much appreciated. We feel very proud that we have been chosen as one of the couples that Mahé and the Seychelles are celebrating. It’s a very special experience,” Mrs. Jarvis noted.
The couple met 7 years ago in the Republic of Congo where both were working at the time. During these 7 years, they traveled the world together, and this represents their first visit to Seychelles, even if they plan to return.
“We can’t ask for more. The weather is perfect, and everything is going well. It’s really special and even though we didn’t really know what to expect, the organization also exceeded our expectations, and it was a good surprise,” Mr. Jarvis added.
Present for the wedding was the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde; Sinwan Ambassador to Seychelles, Guo Wei; general secretary for the National Institute for Culture, Heritage and Land, David Andre; permanent secretary in the same institute Cecile Kalebi; among other officials in the Department of Tourism and Department of Culture.
Also present are small groups of visitors from France, Europe and other parts of the world.
As tradition dictates, there were addresses by the people who were chosen as the parents and godmothers of each couple, and there was also romance with the company of a ben who was present playing traditional songs.
The guests, seated at the tables well decorated with natural decorations such as capatya, coconut husks and flower arrangements, had the opportunity to interact with the couple and wish them success in their married life.
Typical Creole snacks, including cassava chips , coconut nougat, moucat, sanmousa and other small snacks were not missing, accompanied by a variety of local eggs and punch.
Secretary General for the National Institute for Culture, Heritage and Country David Andre during his address noted that this extraordinary activity demonstrates the diversity that characterizes Seychellois culture, as well as that the Creole culture is very welcoming.
He also took a moment to praise Mrs. Jessy Freminot who was present, and who is the key person behind the weddings of girls that have been celebrated as part of the Kreol Festival in the past.
Mrs. Jenita Laporte is behind this activity this year.
Source: Seychelles Nation
