Feast of the Assumption of Mary – celebrating a cultural and religious event

Every year, on the 15th of august, thousands of visitorsflock to the island of La Digueto commemorate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, the patron saint of the island. The Seychelles Resort city is packed with the faithful and those looking to enjoy the festival atmosphere. The celebrations stretch over 6 days of activities, and includes everything from sporting events and entertainment which all culminates to the big day when everyone comes together to observe the religious ceremonies.As tradition goes, the religious celebration starts with an open air mass followed by the intense procession with the statue of the Virgin Mary led through the streets of La Digue to Saint Mary’s church, where the remainder of the ceremony takes place. Anyone planning to visit should reserve a hotel room early or book a neighboring resort like Berjaya Praslin Resort for easy access.