Kreol Magazine Issue 18 signin party, Lafayette, Louisiana
Mouthpiece of Creole Community in Louisiana marks the release of Kreol Magazine Issue 18 with a well-attended and fun-full event.
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Explore! Where would you go next? – St Kitts & Nevis
With an active volcano, and plenty of trade winds, beautiful Nevis Island makes a nation with St Kitts, and is the quieter of the two isles. Gorgeous stretches of sand include Pinney’s Beach, while Black Sand B...
Explore! Where would you go next? – Dominica
Part of the Windward Islands, Dominica was French until 1763, becoming a British colony in 1805 before gaining independence in 1978.
While it’s wonderful to visit at any time of year, the raucous Mas Domink ca...
France-Albert René – Former Seychelles President’s bid to preserve the Creole heritage
Coming from what he describes as a "modest" family, France-Albert René went on to become the President of Seychelles from 1977 to 2004. He will be remembered as the leader who made "Creole" the country's offici...
Rodrigues 17th Festival Kreol – A Creole Celebration
Though relatively nearby to the main island of Mauritius and part of its namesake republic, Rodrigues' unspoiled lagoons and stunning mountains are unique in their beauty and are, in contrast to their larger ne...
Central American Independence Day anniversary – Celebrations in London
15th September is a historic day in Central America, a date which marks the anniversary of the Independence of five Latin American countries. On this day in 1821, Spanish colonial rule officially came to an end...
Marc Morial – A Creole Leader in America
The city of New Orleans is well-known as a vital city to the Creole culture in the United States. One of that city's native sons, Marc Morial, proudly guided the city as Mayor for two full terms and oversaw gre...
Gleb Zhuravlev – Youngster who dreams of a greener world
A bright, articulate and engaging boy, six-year-old Gleb already speaks three languages, believes in healthy eating and cares about the environment. The youngster, born in Russia, has moved with his parents to ...
Festival Kreol Explodes with Creole Culture!
The 26th annual Festival Kreol takes place this October on the Seychelles islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Music, dance, food, art and entertainment will share the stage with education and cultural unders...
Marcus Brown – Louisiana’s very own rising star
If ever a celebrity exudes strong Creole credentials combined with undeniable Southern charm it has to be actor and producer Marcus Brown.
Despite the pull of Hollywood and a myriad of appearances in some of t...
New Orleans – The ever-evolving city
While it might be world famous for its carnival, it’s not all Mardi Gras mayhem in the Louisiana city of New Orleans - it also has plenty to offer families, history lovers and foodies who choose visit this fasc...
Opelousas – A fascinating history, of the most densely populated and the 3rd oldest city in Louisiana
I have, during my short life, been blessed to visit wonderful places from California to the Bahamas, but there is not a better place than Opelousas, Louisiana.
Opelousas is a little place but it is filled with...
Creoles of Alaska – Kreol explores their fascinating history
When most people think of Creole culture, they think only of people of African descent with darker skin complexions and view them as residents of warmer climates. What if someone told you about the Creole cultu...
Raghunath Manet – Une indianité renouvelée pour une créolité plus épanouie
Né à Pondichéry, en Inde, Raghunath Manet a réinventé le bharata natyam, danse représentée traditionnellement par des femmes, en l’adaptant à la morphologie masculine. Ambassadeur de son pays et de sa culture, ...
The French History of the Seychelles
Just because human beings grow up in a particular town, state, or country does not mean they are fully versed in the history of the place they call home. Many people familiar with the island nation of Seychelle...