The cultural variety that greets you in Mauritius is overwhelming and you are most welcome to come and be a part of the delightful culture and religious festivals that are the lifeblood of this tiny and picturesque island that has deep lagoons and attractive creeks that are fringed with coconut palms and other dense tropical vegetation.
Indeed, the rich cultural diversity of the
people has become the island's pride: its Indian, Chinese, Creole, African, European and Malagasy populations live together
in perfect harmony, respecting one another's traditions and remaining true to their own.
The Mauritians are a friendly, hospitable people who believe that the magical ingredients that makes the island nation's destination stand out from all of the rest is the refinement and courtesy of its people which many a foreign visitor will recall with great fondness. The lush tropical setting, the gracious hospitality of its people, the variety of charming customs, the gentle community of various religions, the ease of official arrangements, all combine to make Mauritius an ideal setting for an unforgettably pleasurable tourism experience.
The multi-ethnic characteristics of Mauritius make it a multi-lingual country with ethnic languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Urdu, Mandarin and Cantonese being commonly used.
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But the real lingua franca of the island is Creole. The Creole language emerged as a result of interaction between French settlers and African slaves. The use of the Creole language transcends all ethnic, religious and class barriers. Creole does not have a definite written form, as mostly English or French are the languages of choice for education, media, government, law and business. |
