The Seychellois people are a unique blend of Créole, Indian, Chinese, French and British Bloods. They lead a very simple life where tourism is carefully monitored in order to protect the natural charm of the island. The main languages are French, English and Creole. On first meeting, shaking hands is the customary form of greeting. The Seychellois are friendly people who openly invite guests into their home and share a supper together. It is a common gesture to present a gift when visiting someone's home.
The Seychelles is famous for its Créole cuisine which is influenced by French, African, Chinese, Indian and English cooking. Whilst the staple food is fish and rice; careful blending of spices is a major feature and much use is made of coconut milk and breadfruit. Local specialties include the daube (a sweet sauce); rougaille, (a tomato-based sauce); carii coco (a mild meat or fish curry with coconut cream); cari bernique, salade de palmiste (made from the 'heart' of the coconut palm also known as 'millionaire's salad') and brèdes, a local variety of spinach. There is a wide selection of fruit and vegetables, which include melon, guava, lychee, aubergine and calabashes. A popular drink is Seybrew; a German style lager which is made locally on the Island. Different blends of local tea can be sampled at the Tea Tavern on Mahé Island. Waiter service is the norm in most of the restaurants and tips are usually 5 -10 % of the bill.
Due to the influence of the modern pop culture,the seychelles charm are gradually fading away amongst the youths,influence by superstars,rappers,actors etc..If not dealt with properly pretty soon all the seychelles,well manner of living,ancient ehtics,mostly all of what the ancestors built years ago are all going down the drain
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