Its traditions reflect the diversity of the people, and Mauritian language, food and religion form an intoxicating medley. Other customs have been created locally and are shared by all, such as the lively and popular musical tradition of sega. Modernization and global economics mean many younger ...
its people a rich history the history of mauritius reads like a gripping book with stories of colonialism, exploration, and the struggle for freedom. many nations have been attracted by the island’s strategic position throughout millennia. first to leave their imprint were arab seafarers; portugue...
It was renamed Mauritius by the British who occupied it until 1968, the date of the independence of the Mauritian people. The huge number of slaves brought to the island between 1510 and 1835 (the year of the abolition of slavery) explains the plurality of ethnic groups on the island. ...
Why Mauritius? The island is so beautiful that Mark Twain wrote: "You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius." This is surely heaven. About Mauritius Discover Mauritius through its history, people, culture, geography and regio...
For Jews, it is where their ancestors built the first and second temples. Muslims knew it was the place where the Prophet Mohammed passed up to heaven. For Christians the city was the scene of Jesus'life. However, since the war broke out, peoplethere have suffered a lot, the situation ...
Nowadays its business, culture and tourism are developing rapidly. Every year, thousands of millions of people rush there to enjoy the silver sand beach and song and dance performances with native national characteristics. 1. The underlined word “ abandoned ” in the third paragraph means ___....
Holi- Celebrated in March and symbolises the arrival of spring. Men, women, and children are all dressed in white outfits, douse each other with coloured water and sprinkle with coloured confetti, paint, and powder. Although it’s a Hindu festival, people from all faiths can’t resist parta...
Nowadays its business, culture and tourism aredeveloping rapidly. Every year, thousands of millionsof people rush there to enjoy the silver sand beach and song and dance performances with native nationaI characters.69 . Who succeeded in planting sugarcane?A. T he DutcB . Only the FrenchC. T...
over the world to enjoy Chinese culture. Indeed,Mauritius is one of the few nations in the world where the Spring Festival is recognized as the national holiday.Since2018,the CCC has aiTanged a lavish par ade on the eve of the Spring Festival in partnership with the Chinese community and ...
Nowadays its business, culture and tourism are developing rapidly. Every year, thousands of millions of people rush there to enjoy the silver sad beach and song and dance performances with native national characters. 小题1:The underlined word “relinquished” in the third paragraph means ___. A...