The irrepressible Lima Calbio performs at the opening ceremony of the Seychelles Carnaval 2012

Info on scuba diving attended the Carnaval as a member of the invited press.

Our thanks to Lima who has given permission for this clip to be shown.

Michael Quinn & Timothy Booth from the Bourbon Kings play at the opening ceremony of the Seychelles Carnaval 2012 in Victoria.

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The girls from Notting Hill Carnival in the UK take part in the opening celebrations of the Carnaval of Carnavals in Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles on the evening of March 2nd 2012

Info on scuba diving was invited to attend by the Seychelles Tourist Board to cover the event.

The official song, written for the Seychelles Carnaval 2012 and performed by Jean-Marc Volcy & supporting artists.

Info on scuba diving attended as press, invited by the Seychelles Tourism Board to attend and film the Carnaval events. This presentation formed part of the opening ceremony.

Taleb Rifai the General secretary of the United Nations World Tourism Organization makes an address and presentation of an open letter on a “Global leaders for tourism campaign” to President James Alix Michel of the Republic of Seychelles and Mr Didier Robert, President Regional Ile de La Reunion. Friday March 2nd 2012