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Turmeric, known locally as "safran" holds a cherished place in Mauritian cuisine, infusing dishes with its vibrant color and distinct flavour. From Vasco da Gama (Portuguese explorer who set foot on the island in [...]
Published On: June 27th, 20242.4 min read
Mauritian cuisine is a unique potpourri of flavours influenced by Indian, Chinese, African, European, and Creole cultures, heritage of our exceptionally rich colonial history. One of the characteristics of our traditional Mauritian cuisine is [...]
Published On: May 31st, 20242.1 min read
On November 8th, 2023, Dev Virahsawmy, a distinguished linguist and authentic Mauritian passed away. Teacher, politician, poet, a man who pursued multiple passions throughout his whole life, including the one we wish to highlight [...]
Published On: May 17th, 20242.3 min read
This Easter Monday, there’s some excitement in the air and it's hard to contain the children's restlessness. The reason why is our traditional outing of the year: a family picnic to celebrate Easter. This [...]
Published On: April 1st, 20242.9 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
