I am a 26-year-old man from South Africa looking to relocate to Mauritius in 2024. I've been researching Mauritius for a while and I'm happy with what I've found so far. However, I am homosexual and I don't want to move to a place where that lifestyle is outlawed, illegal, or otherwise widely frowned upon. Can anyone provide a little bit of context concerning the homosexual community in Mauritius if such a thing exists? I'm not looking to do anything crazy like start a gay bar (a reference to a previous post I read) or kickstart a pervasive hookup culture in such a seemingly conservative and stable place. I'm merely trying to determine whether I'd be able to make like-minded friends or even start a relationship of sorts living in Mauritius. If anyone could provide any information, I'd be very happy.
I just want to end off by saying I don't know how homosexuality is handled on this forum, I'm new here and merely seeking information before I make a move that leaves me isolated and alone. I can understand if anyone doesn't accept or approve of my lifestyle or that of my counterparts, but I ask that any responses to my question be respectful and devoid of personal criticism or the proliferation of anti-homosexual sentiments. I am a conservative myself and not involved in the LGBTQIA+ community as I've found it to be rife with discrimination against traditional masculinity. If this post is offensive to the community actively participating in discourse on this forum, I shall remove it and cease my potential relocation to your beautiful island. The last thing I want is to make anyone uncomfortable or offend anyone.
Thank you so much for engaging with this post, any information would be much appreciated.
