Category Archives: Festivals/National Celebrations in Mauritius

Celebrations of festivals in Mauritius

Navratri Colours 2017

By | September 19, 2017

During Durga Puja festival, wearing dresses according to Navratri colours is quite popular. For the nine forms of Shakti (also known as Navdurga), nine different coloured dresses are worn by the devotees on each day of the festival to worship and please the divine feminine power. They are – Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Royal Blue,… Read More: Navratri Colours 2017 »

Celebrating International Day of Peace in Mauritius

By | September 18, 2017

The International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day, is celebrated on September 21. This day is dedicated to peace, or specifically to the absence of war. It is observed by many nations, political groups, and military groups.The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all… Read More: Celebrating International Day of Peace in Mauritius »

Festival International Kreole 2017

By | September 18, 2017

The festival has emerged as a major Mauritian event which is highly appreciated by Mauritians from all backgrounds and the tourists. It spreads over a period of one week involving a range of activities and culminates with the Gran Konser that attracts around 150,000 persons. Different themes were adopted over the past 12 years: 2006 … Read More: Festival International Kreole 2017 »