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The 19th April 2008: a few activities for this weekend

This weekend, Runweb turns to concerts in Mauritius. From the jazz with the amazing voice of Gina Jean-Charles and to authentic reggae with the son of the famous Bob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley. Browse through our guide and party with Runweb!

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Culture

Discoveries at the Natural History Museum

Located a few steps from the Jardin de la Compagnie, the Natural History Museum is home to a wealth of knowledge about the fauna and flora of the island.

A shell museum

Situated a few meters from the market in Port Louis, the shell museum is an unusual place where one enjoys strolling along.

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Gastronomy

Culinary lexicon of creole cuisine

Find an explanation of all the creoles terms and expressions used in our recipes below.

Take a break at the Café du Vieux Conseil

The Café du Vieux Conseil is one of the capital's real institutions. People rush there to sample the asparagus pancakes and to relish the tasty dishes prepared by the chef. Let's pop in !

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Good tips

Mauritius glass gallery: handcrafted glasses

Are you a lover of arts and crafts? If so, drop in at the "Mauritius Glass Gallery," in Phoenix where a museum and a workshop tells one about the history of glass.

The lighthouse of Albion: a guide to the ocean

Albion is located along the North West coast of Mauritius, and is well known for its lighthouse in Pointe aux Caves.

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Handcrafts and Tradition

Mauritius: the island of diamonds

A jewel in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius ill uminates the world’s diamond market. Even without a precious stone mine on the island, one man has used his diamond - cutting knowl edge in combination with wholesale, premium diamonds to offer high-quality stones at rock-bottom prices.

Pem, the woodcarver

Carved from the wood or from the roots, the sculptures of Pem represent crooked faces and shapes. It is a strange forest in the midst of a concrete building in an area of Caudan.

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Nature and site discovery

Le Morne Mountain is added on to the UNESCO's World Heritage list

On July 8, 2008, 19 cultural sites and 8 natural sites were added to the List of the UNESCO’s World Heritage, such the famous ‘’Le Morne Brabant’’ Mountain. Zoom on the world heritage work and the new prizes winner…

Lakaz Chamarel: back to the roots

Nestled high up above the western coast, Lakaz Chamarel offers a unique journey to visitors, between the Indian Ocean and the mountain ranges. The eleven rooms, which blend perfectly into the environment, offer a true return to the roots. They all have an open air bathrooms and the three suites of the estate have a private swimming pool overlooking the valley.

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Nightlife

Enjoy a weekend like the inhabitants of Grand Bay

The main attraction for the inhabitants of Grand Bay at weekends is the shopping mall set back from the noisy coastline invaded with tourists.

Shooters: enjoy an eclectic evening

The “Shooters” is full on evening matches. This sports pub is quite popular amongst sports fans.

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Society

The dodo in the spotlight in Canada

Opening at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) on May 16, 2009, the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity explores the diversity of life on earth and how these species and habitats are threatened by human activity. The 10,000 square-foot gallery presents more than a thousand specimens, covering three major themes: Life Is Diverse, Life Is Interrelated and Life Is In Crisis. Focus...

Alizée Poulicek, Miss Belgium 2008, looks back on her stay in Mauritius

Back to Europe after her Mauritian break, the beautiful Alizée Poulicek was in Paris on Wednesday 21st May and met up with our correspondent, the Mauritian reporter and photographer, Joey Niclès Modeste, to whom she narrated her visit to Mauritius.

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Sports And Leisure

Golf courses in Mauritius

Over the years, Mauritius has become the chosen destination for golf enthusiasts. The "greens" of the island are set amidst pleasant surroundings where the blue of the sky stands out against the green of the courses, usually located by the sea.

Yemaya kayak tour 2010 - Kayak tour of Mauritius

The Yemaya Kayak Tour is a tour of Mauritius that takes place in 4 stages over 4 days (15-18 april 2010). This fourth edition is the proof that this event is a success and is written down in the sports calendar for the adventurers.