A touch of modernity to Rodrigues Island
We have talked about Rodrigues Island, the Eastern neighbour, which a distance of 583 kilometers separates from Mauritius. We have introduced it as a relatively calm island, somehow cut off from modernity. However, things are...
Read moreThe “Séga Tambour” is listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
If you have ever been to Mauritius, it is nearly impossible for you not to have heard of the séga or attended a performance. Foreigners particularly love it. But for those who do not know, the séga is a music genre typical of the Mascarene islands and combines singing and dancing....
Read moreThe Festival International Kreol
The Festival International Kreol (International Festival of the Creole language) is a yearly event in Mauritius and Rodrigues. It aims at showcasing the Creole culture and all its artistic aspects: the art of speech, poetry, the séga (song and dance), handicraft, cinematography and...
Read moreThe Mauritius Classic Tour
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has put forth the initiative of a visit of some exotic sites of Mauritius from the 27th of November to the 1st of December last in a unique way: in vintage or collector cars! Some twenty French collectors could not resist this invitation and easily accepted...
Read moreTwo new malls open in Mauritius
Two commercial complexes have been added to the list in Mauritius. Namely:
1. THE BO’VALLON MALL
Mahebourg can now boast having a brand new commercial centre. The Bo’Vallon Mall has been added to the group of commercial centres built by the...
General Elections in Mauritius
Elections were recently of relevance in Mauritius. Indeed, they were held on the 7th of November last, following which the former Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, won the title again. Let’s talk about elections in Mauritius; what are some facts to be aware of? What does history tell us about...
Read moreMauritius and Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism can be understood as one that takes into consideration the economy, the society and the environment while preserving them. The fundamental principle is understanding that the lack of responsible behavior towards these spheres will cause the resources which are used for tourism...
Read moreThe Metro Express in Mauritius
We talked about the Property Development Scheme (PDS) or about the Smart City project. Here is another ambitious project from the Mauritian government: the light rail transit system. Mauritius has entrusted the construction of the tracks and infrastructure to the Indian company Larsen & Toubro....
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