Mauritius is a tropical island paradise situated in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Mauritius will enchant you, will uplift your soul, making you
feel that you belong to the chosen few. Every visitor enjoys
personal attention. Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a
friendly face. Behind each smile lies the promise of a unique
holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colors and tastes, the
island, set in its turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and
tranquility. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are
smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will
compel to return to its shores time and time again. May your stay
with us remain engraved in your memory forever.
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CULTURE
‘‘
Mauritius is a meeting place of many people, of many cultures, of many
civilisations.’’
Mauritius is proud of its reputation, being the most cosmopolitan island
under the sun. At different stages in the course of its history, people
of diverse origins – Indian
(Hindus and Muslims), African, European and Chinese – have come to the
island bringing with them their religions, cultures, languages, values and
traditions. The colour spectrum ranges from ebony black, to pink and
white, from chocolate brown to pale yellow, and all the nuances
in-between.
In its determination to foster a society based on fraternal cooperation
and mutual enrichment, Mauritius has successfully adopted a policy of
‘Unity in Diversity’. The country today is a recognized cultural melting
pot and is often cited as a perfect example of intercultural peace and
harmony.
Perhaps nothing can attest more joyfully to the mulicultural dimension of
Mauritian life than the procession of Hindu, Muslim, Chinese, and
Christian festivals throughout the year. Some of the festivals are
spectacular and awe-inspiring; others are solemn; others however are
colourful and provide an occasion for fun and frolic. Visitors are the
most welcomed.
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La
Culture mauricienne
“
Maurice est un point de ralliement de plusieurs peuples, de plusieurs
cultures, de plusieurs civilizations ”
Maurice s’enorgueille de sa
réputation d’île la plus cosmopolite du monde. Au cours d’étapes
différentes de son histoire, des gens d’origines différentes – des Indiens
(Hindous et Musulmans), des
Africains, des Européens et des Chinois – ont débarqué à Maurice, amenant
avec eux leurs religions, leurs cultures, leurs langues, leurs valeurs et
leurs traditions. L’évantail de couleurs va du noir d’ébène au blanc et
rose, du chocolat au jaune pâle, avec toutes les nuances intermédiaires.
Décidée à promouvoir une société
basée sur la coopération fraternelle et l’enrichissement mutuel, Maurice a
adopté avec succès une politique de ‘l’unité dans la diversité’. Le pays,
connu aujourd’hui pour être un creuset culturel, est souvent cité pour la
paix et l’harmonie interculturelles qu’on y retrouve.
Sans doute, rien ne peut mieux
témoigner de la dimension multiculturelle de Maurice que la suite de
festivals hindous, musulmans, chinois, et chrétiens qui rythment la vie
mauricienne. Certaines de ces fêtes sont spectaculaires et
impressionnantes; d’autres sont d’une grande solennité ; d’autres encore
sont pleines de couleurs et donnent l’occasion de s’amuser. Les visiteurs
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Port Louis
Domaine Les
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