Mauritius
Festivals of Mauritius
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.
New Year in Mauritius
Traditionally, many Mauritian families consider Christmas as a celebration for kids and young people and therefore tend to celebrate more on New Year instead.
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius
Port Louis (French: Port-Louis) is the capital city of Mauritius, located in the Port Louis District, the western part also lies in the Black River District. Port Louis is the country's economic, cultural, political centre and most populous city. It is administered by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis. According to the 2012 census conducted by Statistics Mauritius, the population was 148,001.