{"id":21741,"date":"2023-01-01T09:42:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T09:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\/all-news\/seychelles-welcomes-2023-with-return-of-the-street-party-in-victoria"},"modified":"2023-01-01T11:28:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-01T11:28:41","slug":"seychelles-welcomes-2023-with-return-of-the-street-party-in-victoria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\/all-news\/seychelles-welcomes-2023-with-return-of-the-street-party-in-victoria","title":{"rendered":"Seychelles welcomes 2023 with return of the ‘Street Party’ in Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Seychelles. <\/strong><\/span>The popular Street Party, the main public attraction in Seychelles to welcome the New Year, was back on December 31 after a two-year absence as a result of COVID-19 restrictions that were in place.<\/b><\/p>\n

With all restrictions on movement and large gatherings removed, the Victoria Street Party had a number of activities and entertainment.<\/p>\n

The event included a musical show with various artists, the sale of food and drink, the Moutya dance and to welcome the New Year fireworks at midnight.<\/p>\n

Organised by Basil Bouchereau, the event was in the past on Independence Avenue in the heart of Victoria but this year, took place at the Stad Popiler Car Park.<\/p>\n

While various events were organised all over Seychelles to welcome the New Year, such as in hotels, restaurants and casinos, many people traditionally spent that time with their families.<\/p>\n

As the New Year started, SNA talked to several people to find out their resolutions for 2023.<\/p>\n

“My resolution for the new year is to commit to a fitness class. Drink more water and invest in me,” said Raissa Gourves, a public relations officer.<\/p>\n

Sly, a local Seychellois singer, said, “My resolution is to be more attentive to people in need or suffering and to help whenever I can to give them a better and happy life.”<\/p>\n

Mervin Elizabeth, chairman of the Seychelles Omnibus Operators Association said, “I do not necessarily have a New Year’s resolution, because I believe that we should be constantly evaluating ourselves and making positive changes. However, my personal goal for 2023 is to work on my weaknesses and improve my strengths.”<\/p>\n

“My New Year’s resolution is to stop eating meat. It’s going to be a tough one. Eventually, I want to become a vegetarian,” said Stephanie Duval.<\/p>\n

A self-employed other, Betty Mondon, said “My 2023 resolution is to have fun! Mothers who are self-employed are busy bees and fun is very far from my vocabulary. This is because fun takes money away from projects that we have prioritise. Therefore, in 2023, I aim at balancing my work with a bit of fun as life is too short.”<\/p>\n\r\n