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INDIAN OCEAN ROWING RACEThe Indian Ocean Rowing Race sees solos, pairs and teams of four from across the world test their physical limits on a voyage of over 3000 nautical miles. The epic race departs from Geraldton, Western Australia and finishes at Mauritius. The ocean ra... Read more |
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NATIONAL DAYMauritius' National Day is a double cause for celebration, honouring both when the island gained independence in 1968 and became a Republic in 1992. Locals commemorate with a flag-raising ceremony, parades and a cultural show on Port Louis' waterfron... Read more |
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MARLIN WORLD CUPAt the Marlin World Cup, accomplished anglers trawl the west coast waters of Mauritius in search of hefty billfish and shark. Their base, Le Morne Angler's Club in Black River, also hosts evening cocktail parties after each day-long fishing session. ... Read more |
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HOLIHindu communities across Mauritius celebrate good harvests and the Earth's fertility during Holi, the Festival of Colour. The streets are filled with loud processions, singing and dancing, and locals run amok, smearing brightly coloured powders gulal... Read more |
CHINESE NEW YEARMauritius' Chinese community celebrates New Year by hanging vibrant red lanterns and decorations in houses and streets. Families unite to watch glittering fireworks and lively dragon dances. Many feast on traditional 'good luck' foods, like raw fish ... Read more |
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