Festivals in Mauritius

Mauritius prides itself in being able to house a multicultural society, where people of different religions, languages and cultures co-exist in a single community. The French are one of the primary contributors in this rich blend of culture, when they took control of the island in the 17th century, bringing with them their African and Asian slaves.

The country changed hands when the British won over the French in the 18th century. The British ushered in a wave of indentured laborers from India. This influx of Indian laborers changed the island's social structure, with Indo-Mauritians now comprising about 70% of the entire population.

This coming together of different people from different origins created a distinct Mauritian society with Franco-Mauritians, Afro-Mauritians, Sino-Mauritians, and Indo-Mauritians all contributing to our vibrant cultural tapestry.