The Ministry of Arts and Culture in collaboration with Pamplemousses District council organised its Annual Open Day at Centre de Formation Plaine des Papayes on Thursday 27 Sept. 2018 as from 15 00hrs.
It was a unique opportunity for members of the public to visit the work done by students of the training centre who have completed their course and earned their respective certificate.
Students and Instructors organised the display of their work in different forms: Painting, Glass Painting, Pyrography, Sculpture Clay Modelling Exhibition.

- Pyrography
- Pyrography work done by students
- Clay Modelling
- Sculpture
- Wire Sculpture
Students in the Performing Arts field made a display of their talent in the different field: Music, Dance and Drama.
- Guitar Students
- Dholak Students
- Tabla Students
- Yoga Dance Students
- Modern Dance Students
- Drama Students
A magician also did a beautiful presentation which amazed everyone present. The hall was full and need was to make provision for more chairs as more members came to mark their presence in the Open Day.

After having successfully attended the classes spread over 24 weeks, students (and their parents) were very proud of receiving their certificate.

Many newcomers had the opportunity to take help from the Officers of the Ministry present at the Information Desk. Members of public were provided with information such as courses offered, the proposed time table for Feb. 2019, last but not the least, Application for enrolment for courses. Many persons took the registration form available and most filled in their application on the spot.
The event had coverage from the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation.











