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Mauritius, one country, many names-Paradise on earth, pearl of the Indian Ocean. Marich Dweep.

Many times the


question arises in the mind that what is so special about this country that so many adjectives are used with its name.
Then I came to know that Mauritius is an attractive, beautiful small island, a pear-shaped island covered with rivers,
valleys, sea-shores, dense forests, lush gardens, chirping birds and mountains, where about 65 percent of the people of
Indian origin live. Indian labourers who went there a long time ago, who made the barren land fertile and green through
hard work, these are the people who have kept the Indian civilization and culture intact there today.

The capital of Mauritius, Port-Louis, remains immersed in the glitter and dazzle of electricity. Port-Louis is the oldest city
here and is also the main center of industry and trade. A unique museum can be seen here, where the skins of animals
have been stuffed with straw and displayed for specimen. A specimen of a strange bird, Doda, is kept here. There is a
large ground named Shack-de-Mars where horse races are organised. The port here is also very beautiful where there is
a constant gathering of ships. In front of the port, there is a statue of Mahe-de-Laboudonne, former governor of
Mauritius, which keeps welcoming travellers and tourists by turning its face towards the sea.

There is a famous garden named Pamplemous here. The beauty of the garden looks unique and unparalleled. In the lakes
here, lotus flowers with large leaves like colourful plates are also seen.

There are many beaches in Mauritius. Tourists enjoy picnics, water sports, bathing, swimming, boating and skiing on the
beaches here. The beaches of Mauritius, made of white sand and blue water, are world famous. Some people say that
Mauritius is a land of beaches, waterfalls and rainbows. When the bright rays of the sun fall on the turbulent water,
countless rainbows shine together. Le Souffleur is one such beautiful place. The foam of sea water spread far and wide
becomes a symbol of the milky river. Such a form of nature is rare and unique.

The diversity that nature has presented in Mauritius is unmatched. At some places there are blooming sugarcane fields
and at other places there are tea gardens. Somewhere there were clusters of litchis, green branches and creepers.
Mauritius is called the country of sugarcanes. Sugarcane is cultivated on 90 percent of the land there.

As soon as the city limits end, villages start peeking out from among the fields. Well, there doesn't seem to be much
difference between city and village. The length of Mauritius island is 65 km and maximum width is 50 km. The coastline
of this island is 177 km long. There are 18 islands around Mauritius. Every Duka has its own variation and speciality.

Mahatma Gandhi Institute is a center for art, music, philosophy, culture and Indian languages. Literary, cultural and
artistic activities continue here continuously. Here a collection of items was displayed which the laborers of Indian origin
had taken with them from India to Mauritius.

A Mauritian is a person who has knowledge of Indian music and dance as well as Hindi and French languages, Udham
Shayari, Marathi literature, Tamil theatre, Chinese cuisine and early English literature. Mauritius is influenced by different
languages, literature, religion, culture and many lifestyles. All these things are symbols of unity in diversity and world
brotherhood.
There are two trees in the pagoda of Port-Louis. Of these two trees, one was planted on August 15, 1947 and the other
on March 12, 1967. Both the trees are symbols of the independence day of the countries. Both trees are two brothers

They stand like this and express the feeling of friendship between the two countries. Festivals representing different
religions and cultures are celebrated with pomp and joy in Mauritius. Major festivals are-Mahashivratri, Holi, Diwali,
Vasantotsav, Sankranti, Christmas, Kabadi, Muharram and dragon festival etc.

The biggest and popular festival here is Mahashivratri. A fair is organized here on the holy occasion of Mahashivratri.
People undertake miles long treks carrying Kanwars. Kanwars are made of bamboo and decorated with white cloth,
peacock feathers, dolls, sparkling colored mirrors and flowers. This procession has the fragrance of Indianness. Lakhs of
pilgrims visit Pari Talab on this occasion. There are temples of gods and goddesses here. Pari Talab is also called Ganga
of Mauritius and Ganga Talab. There are ponds of Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati from which water is brought in copper
or brass pots.

There is also a tradition of giving Prasad to each other's homes on Holi. In this way, the festivals of Diwali and Makar
Sankranti are also celebrated as per Indian tradition. Tajiya is taken out on the day of Muharram. On the Spring Festival,
Chinese people distribute wax cakes among their relatives and friends. At the dragon festival, people dance and jump in
front of a statue of a dragon about 20 feet high.

Creole, French, Chinese and English are spoken in Mauritius. English is the official language here but Hindi is more
popular and Bhojpuri is even more widespread. Almost all Indians there speak Bhojpuri.

Mauritius is a clean country. Roads, markets etc. are all clean. The life there is disciplined, everyone does all their work as
per the rules and on time. The hospitality there is also unmatched, the Mauritians have a special feeling of closeness and
hospitality towards the Indian guests.

There is similarity and uniformity between India and Mauritius in terms of language, culture, lifestyle, food and lifestyle.
Both the countries have respect and honor for each other and believe in cultural exchanges with each other.

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