Mauritius – Memories of the past: Our grandmothers’ pickles
You just have to ask any Mauritian, and you’ll know what a "zasar" is, a Creole word for pickles, spicy condiments made from vegetables [...]
Mauritius: A traditional Hindu wedding – Part 1
On Thursday evening, the bride and groom’s house were already a carnival of merriment and gaiety. The festivities usually start with the mehendi ceremony. While [...]
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” [...]
Mauritius: A Wild South Experience
I excitedly hopped in the white coach, eager to start this fabulous adventure in the south of the island. I had a map of [...]
Mauritius – Our unusual fruits: Wax or Java Apple & Ambarella
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 [...]
Mauritius – Roka Ceremony
Though it may be called by different names in different communities, the first family reunion or Roka ceremony holds a most significant place in [...]
Mauritius – a potpourri of spicy flavors!
One of the reasons why our small island is so amazing, is because of all the cultures that coexist serenely over an area of [...]
Mauritius – A traditional Telugu wedding (Part 2/2)
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 [...]
Mauritius – Culture and Traditions: Ugadi Feast
Ugadi, according to Hindu scriptures, is believed to be the day when Lord Brahma created the universe. In Mauritius, Ugadi is a major festival, [...]
Mauritius – Culture and Traditions: Holi 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, [...]
