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During La Regatta, the coral island-dotted lagoon of Mahébourg fills with traditional Mauritian pirogues (wooden fishing boats with colourful sails). Crews of five to seven people compete for…
Parks, beaches and other Mauritian venues host Festival International Kréol, a vibrant celebration of creole culture. Hear the creole lilt at poetry readings, watch colourful skirts twirl at…
The Mauritius Golf Open attracts players from across the world to compete on the coastal Legend and Links courses of the Constance Belle Mare Plage Resort. The programme also includes a Ladies…
Hop aboard a banana-yellow kayak to explore the turquoise lagoons and marine wildlife of Mauritius. The solo and two-person kayaks depart from Deux Cocos Island on the southeast coast and…
Thai Pongal / Sankranti or Mahasankranti
To celebrate the end of the harvest season in Mauritius, happy painted cows are served delicious rice pudding in a festival of cleansing, purification and thanksgiving that marks the beginning…
Tamil worshippers throughout Mauritius demonstrate their unwavering devotion to Lord Subramaniam at Thaipoosam Cavadee festival, an impressive display of organised religious fervour. The…
Mauritius' Chinese community celebrates New Year by hanging vibrant red lanterns and decorations in houses and streets. Families unite to watch glittering fireworks and lively dragon dances.…
Music fans fill the Germain Comarmond Stadium in Bambous for the annual Backyard Festival, a 12-hour feast of live rock. The line-up features mostly Mauritian bands and some international…
Mauritius' National Day is a double cause for celebration, honouring both when the island gained independence in 1968 and became a Republic in 1992. Locals commemorate with a flag-raising…
Mauritius' annual horseracing season kicks off with the classic Duchess of York Cup. Thousands cheer on newly imported horses as they gallop furiously around the Champ de Mars Racecourse in…
Dedicated runners take on the 80km or 35km Royal Raid challenge around tropical Mauritius. The longer route, lasting a gruelling 22 hours, starts at the savannah-like Yemen Nature Reserve and…
Masterchefs from across the world cook treats up at some of the 5* and 4* Naïade Resorts on Mauritius. Visitors can sample perfectly crafted food at elegant tasting dinners, and hear the gurus…
Mauritius probably wins the prize for most idyllic marathon location. Athletic competitors start their 26-mile challenge at Tamarin and follow the sunny coastal path to finish on Saint Felix…
Mauritius' annual horseracing season continues with the classic Barbé Cup. Crowds cheer on the horses as they gallop around the Champ de Mars Racecourse in Port Louis, one of the oldest tracks…
During Kiteival, neon power-kites tow surfers through the turquoise lagoons of Mauritius. Different competitions take place along the eastern and southern coasts of the island, including…
Hindus of Mauritius honour the birthday of Ganesh, the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, a public holiday in Mauritius, islanders bathe statuettes of the…
Every September, devotees flock to Sainte Croix to see the shrine of holy missionary Pere Laval. Known as the "Saint of Mauritius", he spent his life fighting against slavery. It's believed…
Miss Mauritius National Pageant
Preened Mauritian beauties enter the National Pageant, hoping to claim the crown and represent Mauritius at Miss World. After performing in Talent, Elegance and Swimming Shows, held at bars…
Feast day Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. The Muslim community of Mauritius celebrates with prayers at mosques across the island. They also share food and sweets with family members…
Hindus all over Mauritius celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. At sunset, locals light the rows of candles and lamps that line their balconies and walls. The twinkling spectacle is…
