Feel the Mauritian energy

Due to the multiple communities present on the island, the Mauritian culture is really diverse. As Mauritians celebrate all religions and ethnicities, you will discover beautiful temples and churches across the island. Multiple religious celebrations, from Christianism, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism, the punctuate the year : New Year's Eve, as well as Chinese New year, Cavadee, Maha Shivaratree, Ugadi, Eïd el-Fitr or Ganesh Chaturthi, these are opportunities to celebrate with the Mauritians and to immerse yourself in their culture.

In Mauritius, three languages are widely spoken : English, French and Mauritian Creole. Here's a small English to Mauritian Creole guide, with phrases you can try out during your Mauritian stay !

• Alo! / Hello!
• Silvouple / Please
• Wi, mo kapav ed ou? / Yes, can I help you?
• Non mersi / No, thank you
• Orevwar / Goodbye
• Eski mo kapav gagn... / Please can I have...
• Ki manier? / How are you doing?
• Korek / I'm doing well OR Everything is going well
• Komie sa koute? / How much is this?
• Nou ale! / Let's go!

Located in the north-west of the country, Port Louis is a vibrant town, a cultural melting pot, a city where traditions and the modern go alongside. With its colourful market, museums and other historical and cultural sites, a tour in the capital is a must during your stay ! Shop at the Caudant Waterfront, the shopping centre located on the harbour front, then let yourself be tempted by the aromatic smells of the Port-Louis market and taste the exotic flavours that are unknown to you. Then, take a walk in Chinatown and look for the small pagoda nestled between shops and restaurants. One day isn't enough to discover all the places of interest of Port Louis, such as its theatre, the Jardin de la Compagnie, the Citadelle, the Champ de Mars and Marie Reine de la Paix.

More than a local traditional music, Sega has today the status of cultural heritage of the UNESCO. This vibrant performing art, emblematic of the Creole community, was originally sung and danced by slaves. Today, it continues to exist thanks to the triangle, the maravanne, the ravanne and the djembe. The lyrics, written in Creole, are mainly about life, heartaches, uprooting and love. Dancers in beautiful colourful skirts or typical costumes accompagny the music and its frenetic rythm. It is a must, you have to learn to dance Sega during your stay!