It was more than just taking part in a regional exhibition with their products. Two local entrepreneurs were all out to promote their country and in the process won an award for their efforts.
Donatien Freminot and Noella Moodley were recently in Gaborone, Botswana for a one-week
Organised by a Gaborone’s small business agency, their invitation to take part came through the Small Enterprise Promotion Agency (Senpa). The duo had to pay their airfares, while their accommodation and stall were paid for by Senpa.
Mr Freminot – with over 30 years’ experience in this field – said this is his third such experience and that once again the Seychelles stand was a centre of attraction.
“I noticed repetition in many of the other countries’ stalls, with popular products such as giraffes, elephants, figurines and the like,” he said.
“Seychelles’ products vary greatly and have more colours and materials, which I believe made our stall stand out in its uniqueness, which I believe led to our being awarded the best stall.”
He said many visitors to their stalls wanted to know more about Seychelles and they made sure they gave as much information as possible.
“An object of particular interest to visitors was the coco-de-mer, which everyone wanted to know about and again we did our best to tell people about it, although the sheer size of the nut alone was enough to make it stand out by itself,” said Mr Freminot.
The duo said they have established many contacts and have furthermore been invited to take part in another exhibition there – hosted by the same small enterprise agency – to be held on August 5 and 6.
“Whether it is Mr Freminot or I, or even other people who get to go, we are convinced that Seychelles will be well represented there,” said Ms Moodley.
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