Leisure in Mauritius - Expat Magazine
The Blue Penny Museum is currently hosting a free exhibition dedicated entirely to brèdes (leafy vegetables). The exhibition, running until January 13, 2024, results from a collaboration between artists Deepa Bauhadoor and Emmanuel Richon. Discover this star of local cuisine with Expat.com.
Concerts, festivals, workshops, etc. Summer is already here, and with it comes a host of activities. Not sure what to choose? We're here to help with our November events calendar.
The 3rd edition of the Trou-d'Eau-Douce Book Festival will take place from October 13th to October 15th. A diverse group of literary figures from India, France, and the Indian Ocean will be in attendance, eager to meet you.
The 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games came to a close on Sunday, September 3rd, in Antananarivo, Madagascar. All in all, Mauritius secured 91 gold medals, 89 silver medals, and 103 bronze medals, finishing in second place just behind the host nation.
The second International Magic Festival, MISDIRECTION, is set to return to Mauritius this November following the success of its first edition. This year's show promises to be even more impressive, with a brand new selection of world-renowned artists.
June is here, and it has brought along lots of activities and shows for everyone to enjoy. This month, you can explore the talents of both local and international artists, go on a refreshing hike through unexplored parts of the island, or treat your children to a hilarious comedy show. There's something for every taste!
In a working-class neighborhood in Mauritius, an elderly man named Bolom goes missing. His son Ronaldo takes it upon himself to search for him and crosses paths with Ajeya, an Indian immigrant working as a laborer. This summarizes "Simin Zetwal," the latest film directed by David Constantin, which was released in theaters on May 24. The movie is in creole and subtitled in French.
Kenya star singer and media personality Anto Neosoul, performs for the first time in Mauritius. His music genre transcends Africa and blends many influences from Britain and America, as well as South African soulfoul singer. His sound is a mix of pop, jazz, soul and R&B, which in many ways blends perfectly with The Clarisse Sisters' influences. However, like our island unique Trio, Anto Nesoul will mesmerize you with his vocal abilities. Come and discover “Out of Africa”, a joint concert where Kenya meets Mauritius, to take you on a spectacular musical journey.
Calling all stand-up comedy enthusiasts! This year, our island is set to host a fantastic lineup of comedians. If you're in search of laughter and an enjoyable time, here are some of the top-notch comedians to catch live on stage this year. While three of them are French comedians and will only be accessible to French speakers, Paul Taylor is a British comedian who will perform a bilingual one-man show. He is himself a native English speaker living in a French-speaking country.
Attention music lovers! It is the time of the year for jazz and Mama Jaz is back with a month-long festival featuring a plethora of paid concerts and free events with artists from Mauritius and abroad. Gavin Poonoosamy, co-founder of the event, tells us about Mama Jaz.
Discover or rediscover the Gros Cailloux leisure park with Expat.com and spend a fun day doing outdoor activities, meeting other families, and learning more about the local flora and fauna.
Mauritius is more than just its famous blue lagoon and white sandy beaches. There is another important aspect to Mauritius that we tend to forget: its lush forests and abundant wildlife. Here are some of the island's many nature reserves open to visitors.
There are many expat blogs on the Internet, but many have, in some ways, run out of steam over time. The reasons for this are numerous, including the lack of interest and inspiration, fewer visits, too much competition, or a return to the country of origin. Let's try to find an explanation as to why expat blogs have been on the decline lately.
Christmas is a special and expected holiday for many to be around family and friends, but also for eating well with traditional foods. From turkey to sprouts, and chicken stews to pan d'épices – whatever festive feast expats are cooking this Christmas, they might be looking to eat, drink and be merry with local festive recipes, or they will even fancy trying international ones. Therefore, we compiled 7 Christmas dishes ideas for expats with alternatives for vegans.
Being an expat is a fun adventure, but even the biggest travellers can feel homesick. The warmth and the smells of being back to the place you grew up cannot be exchanged with anything else in the world, and what better time to experience them than during the Christmas holidays.
Like everywhere else, Covid-19 is worrisome in Mauritius. Many health restrictions have been reintroduced, including the ban on picnics on the beach, public gatherings, and the closure of nightclubs. Summer is definitely going to be different both for Mauritians and expats this year. Still, there are many activities you can do in your free time to get the most of the pleasant weather.
The Book Festival will take place in the coastal village of Trou d'Eau Douce this weekend 1st to 3rd of October. Nestled between Palmar and Beau-Champs, the small fishing village is often known as the meeting point to get to Ile aux Cerfs ... But there is more to Trou d'Eau Douce than just being a stopover.
If you are passionate about marine flora and fauna, living on an island is probably the best decision you have ever taken, but living in Mauritius is even better! The island is now home to the first oceanarium in the Indian Ocean. Officially open since early September, Odysseo is a real adventure in the region's biodiversity without even having you get wet.
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