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Allow me to give you an exclusive glimpse of Mautourco’s MICE department! As I joined Mautourco’s MICE team in September 2022, little did I know that I was meeting with what I would consider [...]
Published On: September 29th, 20234.7 min read
In Mauritius, long ago, one could find washerwomen at work on our riverbanks. It was the favourite place where the women of the village met for their usual daily household’s laundry. First, it was [...]
Published On: August 18th, 20232 min read
Melting pot! Mosaic Island! Multicultural island! So many expressions to describe one of the greatest treasures of Mauritius: an ethnic pluralism that makes it an exceptional island. An island with “ras melanze” (mixed races), [...]
Published On: August 4th, 20232.2 min read
On the wedding day the bride woke up before sunrise in a house bubbling with excitement. She ate only a few mouthfuls of kheer (sweetened rice cooked in milk) surrounded by some younger cousins [...]
Published On: July 7th, 20232.8 min read
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 the bride was dressed simply, henna was applied on her [...]
Published On: June 30th, 20232.8 min read
Eid al-Adha also known as Bakrid in Mauritius, marks the culmination of the hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca, but is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world. It is the second Eid [...]
Published On: June 16th, 20231.7 min read
We first need to add the context: Mauritius of yesteryear where only a privileged few owned a TV set which only broadcasted films at specific times each day. No cooking tv shows. Not many [...]
Published On: April 7th, 20233 min read
During the time of the Catholic Lent in Mauritius, a 40-day period of penance is observed. There is an existing religious tradition but no longer practiced in other parts of the world namely the [...]
Published On: March 24th, 20232.7 min read
As part of our Sustainable journey at Mautourco, we always strive in promoting local initiatives. On this International Women’s Day 2023, please meet with Rachel Caprice, a young and passionate local artist, Founder of [...]
Published On: March 8th, 20234.8 min read
We wish to pay tribute today to Vaco Baissac, an authentic Mauritian artist who recently passed away. All throughout his lifetime, he has been a great ambassador of our multi-colored island through his many [...]
Published On: February 17th, 20232 min read
