- Deepavali: In October / November Saint-André calls on India to his Deepavali Festival that lasts about 5 days. This Hindu origin event symbolizes the transition from darkness to light. The opportunity to inaugurate a village with a thousand flavors. Typical dishes, succulent pastries and drinks broadcast their scents through the aisles of the Colossus of the Park. Deepavali is full of countless treasures with colorful performances of traditional and Bollywood dances and unforgettable moments such as Holi. The emblem of Deepavali remains the great parade, the podium and fireworks which attracts more than 30,000 curious. What makes Saint-André the cradle of Indian Culture of the meeting!
- Picnic Exo-FM: The Mayor of Saint-André in partnership with Exo Fm and Orange is organizing a Meeting "Ti picnic" in September at the Colossus of the Park, with a podium in the colors of local artists. The essence of this event is to bring his picnic in the shade of vacoas or come very early in the morning to reserve their booth. Pending the opening of the stage, families can enjoy a little air of the colossus to relax and younger, meanwhile, each have the opportunity to participate in workshops such as hairdressing, graffiti, or the Street-dance. In the afternoon, the kick is given on stage for artists who are instructed to heat the audience came from all over the island.
- fairground Market: The biggest open air market in East and most came with more than a hundred fairground, the "bazardiers" that offer a multitude of fruits like the famous Victoria Pineapple and local vegetables and seasonal spices (masala saffron...), small chilli producers (sold by the pint or bottled), part of the market is reserved for the Malagasy crafts (near the bus station), you can find fishmongers and poultry, flowers such as orchids. An inevitable atmosphere on Friday morning from 6am to 12pm at the heart of Saint-André downtown. Between colors and scents you can stroll quietly through the aisles of the market, in the middle of the stands, savoring samosas, sweets peppers, cakes and other péi.
- Music Festival: In June the Music Festival has become an unmissable event for Saint-André. To mark this event, the public will have the pleasure of discovering many activities in several areas of the city. Each year, the city chose a theme for the event and set the objective of uniting both amateur artists and professional.
- Feast of Freedom: Day 20 December. The town celebrates every year the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Réunion, through the inevitable "Festival of Freedom" also called "Fet Kaf". The opportunity to celebrate this key moment in the history of all Reunion, through lectures, exhibitions, music and storytelling, performances around the Maloya and many Kabars taking place in neighborhoods and downtown.
- Lantern Festival: In February / March, the city of Saint-André and Chinese Cultural Association Meeting (CRFA) is celebrating the Lantern Festival at the Colossus of the Park. The lion dance is the highlight of the Lantern Festival. According to Chinese tradition, the ritual announcement luck and scares away the demons in our life. A Saint-André, this festival lasts three days, during which the public can discover and share Chinese culture by participating in various workshops: floral and cooking, calligraphy, art of living, carving fruits and vegetables. A podium in the colors of China welcomes prestigious martial arts demonstrations, songs and traditional dances and a fashion show. The most magical moment still release the lanterns beside the water park to close the event.
- Festi-Plants: This event takes place in September. Flowers, essential oils and medicinal plants endemic to invite for five days in Colossus of the Park. Want to beautify your garden? What is more natural than a beautiful orchid or a bright red rose that you can find in the floral village? Free access, come find exhibitors and get gardening advice from specialists. Festiplantes is also the discovery of local artists and its 100% natural floral dresses parade composition.
- Heritage Day In September, European Heritage Days Saint-André respond to the call of the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Indian Ocean, but also that of fervent cultural activists of the city, especially the Association Nout Byin nout nemwar. This national event is an opportunity to view the determined policy of the municipality in the field of preservation of its heritage.
- Christmas in the City of Light: This animation created by the new municipality for the children on Town Hall Square and for the occasion she turns into artificial snow with a giant ice rink, inflatable structures; Santa's cottage, crib, and large Christmas parade through the city center.
- Producers Markets: This is a key event to remember for consumers of fruits and seasonal vegetables. This market aims to discover the curious island produce (direct sales to individual). Every second Sunday of each month from 7 am to 12 am at the park to Saint-André Colossus.
- Secondhand: Many antique dealers gather to present various products. An ideal place for lovers of decorations, books or original objects. Every 3rd Sunday of each month from 5 am to 17h at the park Colossus Saint-André. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 5 am to 14h on the parking of GIFI to Saint-André.
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