While some are already done with their shopping lists, streets and shopping malls are overcrowded with people still looking for their Christmas trees and gifts. As usual, Port Louis remains the busiest region despite the absence of the hawkers. The hot climate make things even worst but to be fair, that's the only place you can get the... Continue Reading →
48th Independence & 24th Republic anniversary celebrations at Champs de Mars
As for the past years (2010 , 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015), I went to the official flag raising ceremony held in Champ de Mars. Since I reached there quite late, there was already a big crowd of people but fortunately, I was able to take some shots even from the back. That's one of the advantages of being tall (but... Continue Reading →
Public holidays 2016 for Mauritius
Hello! Update ( 1st January 2016) : I have been notified that the government has brought a change in the list initially published. The Thaipoosam Cavadee ( Sunday 24 January) has been declared public holiday and has replaced the Virasha Pirappu ( celebrated on Thursday 14 April) in the official list of public holidays. Updated... Continue Reading →