‘Youths are making the most of opportunities’
Seychellois youths are making the most of opportunities available to them, and our country is proud of their achievements, President James Michel said yesterday.
He was speaking at State House when meeting contestants of this year’s edition of the Sesel i annan talan show.
This song contest – the third of its kind -- was organised by the Jj Spirit Foundation, of which Mr Michel is the patron.
Yesterday’s gathering at State House was also attended by Vice-President Danny Faure, the foundation’s chairperson Lise Bastienne and its executive director Eddie Charles.
Patrick Victor, the show’s artistic director, was also present as well as other local artists and musicians.
Mr Michel said through the platform Sesel i annan talan, the youths have shown that they have a lot to offer.
He added that the foundation will continue to organise such events “to promote our youths and to give them the opportunity to shine”.
He said next year he will ensure that the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) television not only airs the final of this show live but also the semi and quarter finals.
“Seychelles as a country believes in its people and most importantly in the progress of its youngsters.”
In the near future the foundation will have its own building and also look into the possibilities of hosting other events, where the youths will have the chance to reveal their creativity with their own compositions.
Mr Victor thanked all those who have helped to make the show a success.
“The contestants showed confidence and resilience – these are some of the best of qualities,” he said.
He encouraged those who are interested in singing to take it up as a profession.
A contestant, Judith Hoareau, thanked Mr Michel and Mrs Bastienne for this contest and their support.
“All contestants had the opportunity to show their talents in the spirit of competition,” she said.
And she called on prospective talents to take part in the next edition.
During the ceremony Mrs Bastienne presented an ipod to one first prize winner of the competition, Roland Andre, as a symbolic gesture. Other contestants will also get their ipods soon.
Seychelles Nation - 15.06.2011
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