Mauritius Current Events
Mauritius, one of the major tourist destinations of the world, is famous for its rich natural beauty. The island nation is also popular for being home to several events and festivals throughout the year. These Mauritius events and festivals mark celebrations of the cultural diversity of the island nation. Large numbers of religious festivals are celebrated throughout the year along with a mix of art and cultural events. The calendar of Mauritius current events scheduled for the coming months of the year 2010 feature a range of cultural events along with religious festivals. The island nation famous for its multicultural diversity attracts and appeals a significant number of tourists.
Mauritius Upcoming Events
The calendar year of Mauritius is filled with a range of events and festivals promoting the cultural past of the island nation. Maximum of these events are held annually in the island nation. Here is a look at some of the Mauritius current events scheduled for the coming months of the year 2010
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Indian Ocean Triathlon
This annual sports event is a popular Mauritius event that is held annually in the island nation. This sports event witnesses’ participants racing through spectacular scenic views. A marathon run along the beach and swimming event through the spectacular blue lagoon is sure to offer the participants with one of a kind experience.
Event Details
Date: 7 Nov 2010 (annual)
Venue: Les Pavillons hotel
Address: Les Pavillons hotel, Black River Gorges, Mauritius
Le Morne, Le Morne Plage 227756
Event Rates: €85
Festival International Kréol
This Creole festival is a popular annual celebration held in the island nation. The popular international festival celebrates the Creole culture. The festival is stages in parks and beaches of Mauritius along with other venues. At this festival, you can get to see dance performances at sega dance show and hear Creole lilt at poetry readings. You will also get to party whole night at the all-night music concert.
Event details
Date: Nov - Dec 2010 (annual)
Venue: Mauritius
Address - Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, 5th Floor
Victoria House, St Louis Street,
Port Louis, Mauritius
Tel - +230 210 15 45
La Regatta
La Regatta is another famous annual event that is held in the island nation. This event witnesses the coral island - lined lagoon of Mahebourg filled with conventional Mauritian pirogues, wooden fishing boats with colorful sails. This is popularly known as a sports event that sees around five to seven people competing in events like, Aigrettes Island Challenge and D'Albaire Trophy.
Event details
Date: Nov 2010 (annual)
Venue: Mahébourg
Mauritius Golf Open
The Mauritius Golf Open is a popular annual sports event held in Mauritius. This particular internationally famous event attracts players from all across the globe to the island nation. The event, held on the links courses and coastal legends of the Constance Belle Mare Plage Resort is a popular Mauritian event. This particular event also includes other championship and tournaments like, ‘Amateur Championship’, ‘Invitational Competition’, and International Pro-Am Tournament.
Event details
Date: 6 - 12 Dec 2010
Venue: Constance Belle Mare Plage Resort
Tel: +230 256 6625
These Mauritius current events highlight the cultural precincts of this ethnically diverse country.
Mauritius Festivals
The prominent festivals in Mauritius include the celebrations of Thai Pongal or Mahasankarnti, Maha Shivaratri, the Thaipoosam Cavadee, and the Holi. These religious and cultural Mauritius festivals are of great attraction among both the tourists as well as locales. The Chinese New Year is also another popular Festival in Mauritius. The island nation throughout the year celebrates a vibrant mix of Islamic, Christian, and Hindu festivals. Mauritius aside from being a land of festivals also stages various other events promoting the art and culture of the island nations. Mauritius current events incorporate a range of sports, cultural, and art festivals all across the island nation throughout the year.
Here is a list of some of the popular Mauritius festivals held in the island nation throughout the year -
Thai Pongal
This popular Mauritian festival celebrates the harvest season. Cows are served rice pudding during this festival, as they are regarded as a symbol of prosperity.
Thaipoosam Cavadee
This festival is a popular religious Mauritian festival that is celebrated in honor of the Tamil deity, Lord Subramanyam. This festival is celebrated with devotees observing a fast and later piercing different parts of the body. A popular and significant part of this celebration is the fire walking ceremony.
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is another famous religious festival in Mauritius that is primarily celebrated by the Hindu community. During this celebration, the statue of Lord Shiva is bathed in the volcanic lake and religious rites are performed.
Holi
This is another popular Hindu festival that celebrates te victory of good over evil with colors. People in general indulge in throwing and smearing color powder on each other.
Deepawali
This celebration is also popularly known by the name of "The festival of Lights". Another Hindu festival, this one witnesses lighting of homes with bright lights. Traditionally earthen lamps are lit all around the home to ward off the evil spirit and invite goddess of wealth in their homes. Deepawali is a mix of cultural and religious festival that is extremely popular and well recognized all across the globe.
Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year celebrated by the Chinese descents in Mauritius is yet another popular cultural festival in Mauritius. This festival witnesses the sharing of wax cakes amongst the close ones along with the celebration of Chinese dragons and lion. The festival is best celebrated in Port Louis, largely inhabited by the Chinese population in Mauritius.
Id-ul-Fitr
This is a popular Islamic celebration celebrated in Mauritius in great grandeur. This festival marks the end of the fasting month of ‘Ramadan’. This one is a significant religious festival in the Islamic community.
Christmas
This is another important Mauritius religious festival celebrated by the Christian community of the nation. Another popular celebration of this community is Easter.
Mauritius current events offer a fine mix of religious festivals and other cultural events promoting the cultural heritage and the ethnic diversity of the island nation.
