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The Culture, Traditions, and Heritage of Mauritius

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Discovering the elegance of the culture of Mauritius is beyond the paradise blended with the nature of the people, journeying from the past picturesque and resplendent traditions that have been preserved throughout the years. Refinement of the unique ancestral customs has bonded diverse inhabitants in the country. During the past decades, several beliefs and principles have been shared among the people but nonetheless, certain features of the country have made it united in one.

Different ethnic compositions have existed in every Mauritian daily life. Abundance of colourful religious and non-religious festivals in Mauritius include Maha Shivaratee, a festival celebrated in February in honor to the great night of Shiva, with pilgrims gather around dressed in white carrying bamboo on their shoulders as a sacrifice, proceeding to Grand Bassin as their destination. The elegant Cavadee is celebrated by mostly of the Indians of the Tamil origin, is a significant even after fasting; piercing of needles in their cheeks, tongues, and chests are the sacrifices of the people before they enter the temple which highlights their offerings. Other festivals in the country include Divali, Holi, Father Laval Day, Chinese Spring Festivals, and Eid-Ul-Fitr which show that cultures in the country are indeed diverse.

The music of Mauritius is widely known as sega music, focusing on local rhythms and instruments. An indigenous musical form rooted in the African origin; initiates different forms, moods, and styles. Literature of Mauritius also has a greater impact on the society, mostly deriving from a daily life in Mauritius. Emphasis on the dominant language, the French language is commonly used in the Mauritian literature.