Seychelles Marks 50 Years with Dazzling Drone Show

Seychelles: My Journey Through 50 Years of Seychelles' Independence

Victoria, Seychelles -- On the night of 29 June 1976, just before midnight, I stood among my fellow Seychellois at the heart of a moment that would change our history forever.

My Journey Through 50 Years of Seychelles’ Independence

By James Alix MichelVICTORIA, Seychelles, Jun 29 2026 (IPS) On the night of 29 June 1976, just before midnight, I stood among my fellow Seychellois at the heart of a moment that would change our history forever. James Alix MichelWe were waiting for the British flag to come down and for our own flag to rise for the first time over an independent Seychelles. The air was heavy with expectation, pride, and a certain quiet anxiety: we were stepping i…

Seychelles marks 50 years with dazzling drone show

The display crowned a landmark evening in Victoria as Seychelles marked five decades since independence on 29 June 1976, blending state ceremony, culture and tourism into a single national narrative