Mauritius – Spring Festival « gato lasir »
“Gato lasir” one of the favourite delicacies you can find during the Spring Festival in Mauritius, is originally known as the “Nian Gao”. “Nian” [...]
“Gato lasir” one of the favourite delicacies you can find during the Spring Festival in Mauritius, is originally known as the “Nian Gao”. “Nian” [...]
I excitedly hopped in the white coach, eager to start this fabulous adventure in the south of the island. I had a map of [...]
There is a variety of rare fruits in Mauritius that are only found in certain parts of the world. These fruits tend to disappear when [...]
Though it may be called by different names in different communities, the first family reunion or Roka ceremony holds a most significant place in [...]
One of the reasons why our small island is so amazing, is because of all the cultures that coexist serenely over an area of [...]
On Sunday, which was the wedding day, five married women gave a bath to the bride-to-be, which is called the Maṅgaḷa Snānaṃ, purifying and [...]
Ugadi, according to Hindu scriptures, is believed to be the day when Lord Brahma created the universe. In Mauritius, Ugadi is a major festival, [...]
Holi Festival this year, is celebrated on Friday 18th March. It is observed on sundown on Thursday, March 17th ending at sundown on Friday, [...]
Tilak Ceremony is one of the most important Pre-Wedding ceremonies in Hindu customs. It is a significant ritual that marks the official meeting of [...]
“Pistas sale! Pistas bwi!” (Salted pistachios! Boiled pistachios!) These words are chanted at the top of the voice by our "pistas" vendors across the [...]