Festival International Kreol 2012 Under the Theme of "Nu Kreolite Lidantité"

The holding of the 2012 edition of the Festival International Kreol was made at a press conference yesterday. Minister of Tourism and Recreation, Michael Sik Yuen spoke about the importance of Kreol in our society. "Culture and language Kreol has enhanced and consolidated the reputation of Mauritius. Kreol is the integral part of our society, the diaspora is increasingly visible and our pride. "

Several politicians were also present including the Minister of Arts and Culture, Mookhesswur Choonee, the Minister of Gender Equality, Mireille Martin, Minister of Fisheries, Nicholas Von Mally, Thierry Henry and the PPS Aurore Perraud and President TEWF, Ghiselaine Henry.

Four days of festivities were established to celebrate and promote the Kreol.

The program is as follows:

• Spektak Parol e Tanbour, Thursday, Nov. 22 from 19hrs in Cité la Cure, St. Croix.
• Sware Sega Tipik Friday, November 23 at midnight 20hrs on the beach of Le Morne with expovente typical Creole dishes and handicrafts made by the locals.
• "Kreol lidantite naked" is the theme of a conference, Saturday, November 24 at 10am at the Conference Centre of Grand Baie in the north of Mauritius ..
• Gran Konser, Domaine Straws from 18h. About thirty groups will be on stage during the concert. The guests for 2012 Sir Samuel and Taïro.
• Regat, Sunday, November 25 from 10hrs to Mahebourg including a 'Salon Culinaire Kreol', 'Handicrafts Expo' and musical entertainment from 14hrs.

The Minister of Arts and Culture has launched an invitation to the public to come and enjoy these four days under the theme Kreolite Nu Lidantite. "There will be many surprises and innovations especially with poetry competitions among others."

Several foreign journalists will be present to cover the Festival International Kreol.