Mauritius Traditions

Mauritius Religion: Over 50% of believers - Hindus, about 30% - Christians, others - Muslims and Buddhists.

Mauritius Holidays
Most holidays are religious in nature and do not coincide with the generally accepted calendar, so their date in different years on different days.
January 1-2 - New Year's.
January-February - Spring Festival (Chinese New Year).
February-March - Hindu celebration of the Maha Shivaratri.
March 12 - Independence Day in Mauritius.
April - Holi festival.
April-May - Ugadi (Hindu New Year).
April-May - Easter (working day).
May 1 - Labor Day.
September 9 - honoring a devout Jacques Désiré Laval.
August-September - Ganesh Chaturti (Vinayak), Birthday of Lord Ganesha.
October-November - the Hindu 'festival of light, Diwali.
November 1 - All Saints Day.
December 24-25 - Catholic Christmas.
Weekends in public institutions - Saturday and Sunday.

Mauritians are very welcoming and friendly to tourists. The island is often called "Japan's Indian Ocean" for the reluctance of local residents say "no" even the most trifling matter. Therefore, in order not to Mauritians in an awkward position, you should ask questions clearly and unambiguously, in order to avoid the "wrong" answer. Before visiting the mosques and Hindu temples should dress modestly and be sure to take off their shoes before entering the temple. Do not talk loudly or laugh near places of worship. Photograph churches not officially banned, but it is better to ask for permission before shooting from the clergy. Also, caution should apply to the photographing of local people - not all of them will accept such an attempt to calm. In a country dinner quite early - already at 11.00, most offices are closed for a break until 12.15.

In Mauritius, increasing and virtually unchecked for sale on the beach (supposedly sellers shells) special drug turf. To consume and to have it to yourself is a serious violation of law, for which police can impose a heavy fine or even expelled, regardless of whether it concerns a foreigner or a local resident. Police on the streets a lot, but the crime rate is very low. Pickpocketing and petty theft occur almost exclusively in major tourist areas, and more often - because of the apparent mindlessness of "victim".

On the island of producing enough cheap and high quality jewelry and clothing, as well as many of the original gift of the national style, considered to be excellent souvenirs. Also, purely Mauritian "souvenirs considered luxury models of the ships produced by local craftsmen to the highest level. Bargain in most places is not only possible but necessary.

Mauritius is not applicable five-star hotel classification system. Hotel categories are defined conventionally, in accordance with the standards of the Swiss Hotel Association, but meet the highest demands. Even in the bungalows and small low-cost studios accommodation very comfortable. Social and hotel beaches are cleaned daily, not only from the debris, but also from the debris of corals and algae, and some places even daily sifted sand.

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