Tag Archives: Mauritius

UoM Diwali Show 2010

By | November 13, 2010

Diwali was celebrated with much pomp and joy throughout Mauritius on Friday 5th November. The Student Union of the University of Mauritius (comprising of members of Student Power and Campus Movement recently elected) organised the annual Diwali Show on Friday 12th November. Personally, I was hyper happy to prepare for an Indian Classical dance item… Read More: UoM Diwali Show 2010 »

Happy Diwali 2010

By | November 3, 2010

Post to be updated with Diwali photos Blogged from WordPress for iPhone Cake boxes for sharing with friends/ relatives: Quincaillerie Pandoo, Triolet Video The whole Flickr Set is Viewable by clicking on here. My favourite Diwali Song: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAlGqDM7T1M] Furthermore, given that Diwali is to celebrate the arrival of Rama into Ayodhya after killing Demon Ravana,… Read More: Happy Diwali 2010 »

Indentured Labourers in Mauritius: another form of Slavery?

By | November 2, 2010

Today, 2 November 2010, The Republic of Mauritius is commemorating the 176 anniversary of the Arrival of Indentured Labourers in Mauritius. In this context, a series of Activities are being organised by The Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund and the Ministry of Arts and Culture, just like last year. However, one particular event is the staging… Read More: Indentured Labourers in Mauritius: another form of Slavery? »