Traditionally, many Mauritian families consider Christmas as a celebration for kids and young people and therefore tend to celebrate more on New Year instead.
Encapsulates the attributes of being multi cultural, multilingual, multiracial, multi religious in nature. The culture of Mauritius is an amalgamation of various cultures and traditions that live in a perfect harmony.
Festivals add color and happiness to the lives of people. The times of festivals help people to meet their near and dear ones as well as exchange gifts with the close ones. Festivals in Mauritius are also known for the same purpose.