The Danny Faure Foundation is organising an Ocean Fair from 1st – 3rd June 2023 at the Camion Hall, in Victoria, to celebrate World Oceans Day
The Danny Faure Foundation is organising an Ocean Fair from 1st – 3rd June 2023 at the Camion Hall, in Victoria, to celebrate World Oceans Day.
The objective of the fair is to sensitise the public on the importance of a sustainable ocean.
“We are excited to welcome everyone to the Fair as the participants gather to showcase all the amazing work that they are doing for the protection, conservation and sustainable development of the ocean”
The Ocean Fair will include the participation of the following governmental and educational institutions, the fisheries industry, NGOs and local artisans:
Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment
Seychelles Climate Adaptation Trust Fund (SeyCCAT)
Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF)
Nature Seychelles
Island Conservation Society (ICS)
Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS)
Parley for the Oceans
The Ocean Project Seychelles
Seychelles Maritime Academy
Sylvette’s Collection (Art and Craft)
Nigel Henri – Art and Craft
Obsession Studio – Art and Craft
Aqua Studio – Art and Craft
Unik Shells (Seychelles) – Art and Craft
Danny Faure Foundation
The stalls will have informational materials on display, educational games where visitors can test their knowledge and items on sale. The Danny Faure Foundation will also have its own range of memorabilia – some of which are locally made by Seychellois artisans – on sale for the first time.
There will be a special attraction for children in the centre of the fairground.
Members of the public will be able to visit the Fair on the following days;
Thursday 1st June from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Friday 2nd June from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 3rd June from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.