The cultural variety that greets you in Mauritius is overwhelming and you are most welcome to come and be a part of the delightful culture and religious festivals that are the lifeblood of this tiny and picturesque island that has deep lagoons and attractive creeks that are fringed with coconut palms and other dense tropical vegetation.
The feasts and celebrations in Mauritius are celebrated all year round and are as varied as the origin of those who live in Mauritius and their respective faiths and religions. Some of the popular festivals that are celebrated all year round are New Year, Yaum un Nabi, the Chinese New Year, Thai Poosam-Kavadee, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Maha Shivaratree, Easter, Eid-El-Adha, Diwali, Ganga Asnan, Teemeedee and quite a few other festivals.
The rituals that are observed as a part of these festivals definitely make the atmosphere much more lively and electrifying. All the color and charm of being happy is very evident in the way the people of different origin and faiths come together to celebrate these festivals that make the Mauritius culture so dynamic.
English is the official language of Mauritius though the language you are likely to hear often is Creole that is a unique blend of English, French, Chinese and a few Indian languages.
Watch the Créole séga being performed on the beaches in accompaniment to foot tapping music and admire the grace and elegance of the dancers as they gyrate to the rhythm of Latin American and African pop. Try exotic Mauritius cuisine that is an integral part of the culture and tradition of Mauritius. Let you taste buds savor the taste of "rougaille, " that is a dish cooked with onions and tomatoes; sample the delicious "daube, " that is octopus stew or sip the favorite local drink "aloud" that is a flavored syrup made of milk and agar.
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