Mauritius Culture, Arts & Society News
A melting pot of African, Indian, Chinese and European influences, Mauritius has a vibrant cultural life. Explore coverage of Sega music and dance, Creole heritage, Diwali, Eid and Chinese New Year celebrations, arts festivals, prominent personalities, and the social issues shaping Mauritian society.
6 Culture stories · Updated continuously · MauritiusNews.com
Mauritius Mourns Moorthy Nagalingum, the Visionary Behind the Iconic 'Salon de Mai'
Mauritius is mourning the loss of Moorthy Nagalingum, the celebrated figure widely credited as the driving force behind the 'Salon de Mai,' …
Festival de Cannes : Canal+ coupe les ponts avec les 600 signataires de la tribune anti-Bolloré
La guerre ouverte entre Canal+ et une partie du monde du cinéma français a franchi un nouveau cap. En marge du 78e Festival de Cannes, Maxim…
Roshni Laullooa: The Mauritian Woman Making Her Mark in Ottawa
In a world where borders are increasingly fluid and ambition knows no geography, Roshni Laullooa stands as a compelling example of what Maur…
Mauritius Times ePaper Edition: Friday, 10 April 2026
The Mauritius Times, one of the island's longest-standing and most respected independent publications, has released its Friday, 10 April 202…
Are We Heading Toward a Dead End? A Mauritian Doctor Reflects on Humanity's Inevitable Fate
What does it mean to be human in 2025? It is a question that Dr Rajagopal Soondron, writing in the Mauritius Times, tackles with rare intell…
Visages de Maurice: Pascal Lagesse Opens the Doors to His Intimate Artistic World
There are artists who simply make art, and then there are those who *are* their art. Pascal Lagesse belongs firmly to the second category. I…