PRESKIL ISLAND RESORT: THE TIKOULOU KIDS CLUB PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE MAURITIAN CHILD
Kids Clubs are extraordinary places for children in all hotels because of the festive atmosphere of camaraderie and innocence that reigns there. At the Tikoulou Kids Club at Preskil Island Resort, this is enhanced tenfold by Tikoulou, the little Mauritian cartoon boy whose adventures have enchanted children since 1998. Indeed, this national mascot, born from the encounter between painter Henry Koombes and publisher Pascale Siew, is at the heart of all the club’s activities.
The values put forward in the albums are those of camaraderie, mutual aid, solidarity and respect for the environment. Tikoulou‘s world is free of any social or ethnic barriers or prejudices, it’s a world of sharing, » says Pascale Siew, director of Vizavi. This perfectly matches the values and concept of the Preskil Island Resort.
« The world of Tikoulou is that of the Indian Ocean islands and their resolutely tropical flavours. This is the « Koombes style », simple, well-structured, fresh, joyful and highly legible designs. Straightforward, bright colours, flat areas of colour without any shading or hatching, with contours clearly delineated by an energetic, closed line, » explains Pascale Siew. At the Kids Club of the Preskil Island Resort, Tikoulou allows the innocence of childhood to be portrayed in a Mauritian context. It is the discovery of a colourful and rich environment, of intrigues, everything that delights children, whatever their culture and nationality. By recreating the universe of Tikoulou, the Kids Club offers all its young members the possibility to live a unique and privileged experience during their stay, a real immersion at the side of the little character!
This is done through the various paintings and illustrations of the little hero on the walls of the Kids Club, activity books, t-shirts with his image, caps, among others. The mascot takes part in fun activities such as fishing, sega shows, glass-bottom boat outings, and the discovery of traditional games like hopscotch, canette, and kite flying.
The Kids Club offers a wide range of entertainment for children from 3 to 12 years old, including music, gym, dance, art, and traditional games, as well as educational activities about the history of Mauritius and environmental awareness. All these moments are brought to life by the dedicated team and the resort’s beloved mascot.
Tikoulou is a unique character – a true Mauritian. Strong as a nail, he embodies Mauritianism. Barefoot, with his rasta side, he loves animals and nature. He is also an ambassador, known even beyond our shores, with children from France already familiar with his adventures through his videos.
By bringing the world of Tikoulou to life, Preskil Island Resort reaffirms its commitment to offering families meaningful experiences rooted in Mauritian culture and values. The Kids Club stands as a joyful symbol of discovery, learning, and connection – a true celebration of what it means to grow up by the sea.
