People
Visitors to Mauritius often find themselves in a state of delight and surprise as they tour the island – not least when they meet Mauritian people for the very first time... Read more

Heritage
Mauritius is a country with a rich, if chequered, past: one that has been enshrined by organisations like the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as well as by the Mauritian government... Read more

Cultural Events
Several religious festivals are celebrated on Mauritius, exemplifying just how multicultural the island really is. The country’s streets come alive with parades celebrating the Chinese Spring Festival, the processions of the Tamil Cavadi... Read more

Sega
Every Mauritian is brought up with the Sega dance. With its rhythmic, lively music and colourful Creole lyrics, the Sega is regarded nationally as a dance that expresses freedom and ' joie de vivre'... Read more

Writers & Artists
Mauritius is a country of poets, writers and artists, each inspired not only by the island’s stunning natural landscape, but also by its multicultural identity. It is to Mauritius that JMG Le Clézio – the 1998 Literature Nobel Prize winner – dedicated his prestigious award... Read more

Museums
Take a little time to discover the spirit and the different facets of the island through its museums. Each one of them has been designed to appeal to specific fields of interest, and there is just about every conceivable option available – from history museums to tea museums, from photography museums through to maritime museums... Read more

Photo Gallery
Explore the photo gallery of cultural events and heritage landmarks around Mauritius... Read more