ABSTRACT This paper reassesses the historical connections linking Seychelles and Reunion Island from the 1770s to the 1900s. It highlights the contributions of Reunion people in the early development of Seychelles as a case of mutual self-interest cooperation rooted in history. Reunionese migrated to Seychelles during the French period, which lasted from 1770 to the 1810s. In addition to their contribution to the settlement of the then uninhabited archipelago, Reunion people introduced new crops. Despite the parceling out of these two island societies between the British and French empires in 1815, no complete interruption occurred. In the second half of the nineteenth century, Reunion’s impact on Seychelles society evolved to more specialized areas. As such, the story constitutes a valuable and instructive chapter in trans-imperial and inter-colonial cooperation within the Indian Ocean. Ultimately, the promotion of this shared heritage is an asset for regional cooperation today in various ways.

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来自留尼汪岛的移民是塞舌尔早期发展的一个因素（1770-1903）

摘要 本文重新评估了从 1770 年代到 1900 年代连接塞舌尔和留尼汪岛的历史联系。它突出了留尼汪人在塞舌尔早期发展中的贡献，作为植根于历史的互利合作案例。留尼旺人在法国时期迁移到塞舌尔，从 1770 年持续到 1810 年代。除了对当时无人居住的群岛的定居做出贡献外，留尼汪人还引进了新作物。尽管 1815 年英法帝国之间将这两个岛屿社会分开，但并未发生完全中断。在 19 世纪下半叶，留尼汪岛对塞舌尔社会的影响发展到更专业的领域。因此，这个故事构成了印度洋跨帝国和跨殖民地合作的宝贵而有启发性的篇章。归根结底，促进这一共同遗产是当今以各种方式开展区域合作的一项资产。