e) to foster financial conditions conducive to the orderly and balanced economic development of Seychelles. Protection of Local Agricultural Produce Act, 2/04/1973 Updated by Act 23 of 1976 Section 3: Notwithstanding anything contained in any other Act the Minister may […] prohibit by order in the Gazette the importation of specified agricultural produce into Seychelles for any particular period and under such conditions as he may impose. Dispositions in the "Trade Tax Regulations" had contributed efficiently to the implementation of these measures. Cultural development Cultural development relates to the right to freely take part in cultural life in Article 17 of the African Chapter, page number 62 of this report. Constitution Article 39.2: "The State undertakes to take reasonable steps to ensure the preservation of the cultural heritage and values of the Seychellois people After Seychelles became independent one of the commitments of the government was to reinforce the national values of the people and enhance their knowledge of Africa, its culture and traditions. Although the European influence is still very strong, the nation has now a well-defined national identity. It is correct to affirm that although Seychelles is a very small country, with a small population, it possesses a rich culture. Traditional foods, dances, music, have a particular influence from Indian and Chinese culture. Art in general has been cultivated to the point that the country owns specific forms of artistic expressions. As a very important step in protecting the national identity of the Seychellois the Constitution has instituted Creole as one of the official languages, and it is included in the public schools programs. Constitution Article 4.1: The national languages of Seychelles shall be Creole, English and French. The supreme body for coordinating arts is the National Arts Council, which is a body corporate with the functions of promoting, encouraging and administering arts, including international participation. It is given wide powers to allow it to carry out