The Indo-Tropical Paradise Pavilion

The Indo Tropical Paradise Pavilion is a pavilion full of energy and full of stories.

Fazil Bacchus (photo above) showed me the vase above covered with shells and told me the following story. In the region of South America between the mouth of the Orinoco and Amazon Rivers, the Leatherback Turtle was in danger of going extinct. People living in the area were encouraged and supported to find alternative economic options - and so was developed these beautiful shell covered pieces which are now marketed far and wide. At the same time, an effort was made to encourage the protection of the Leatherback Turtles, particularly when they are small. The result has been successful and the turtles are now making a comeback.

There was also much exciting dancing and good food and drink at the pavilion.