+ Mauritius is the largest island in the Indian Ocean, and shares some similarities with Caribbean Island cultures, especially in the mix of cultural heritage from indigenous, European, and African peoples. + Older generations in Mauritius can be superstitious. Many people believe in white magic. This involves using prayers and incantations for healing purposes. + Faith healers use onions, candles, and needles to cure minor health ailments or injuries. Many educated Mauritians who scoff at such behavior will seek the services of guérisseurs (faith healers) if traditional medicine fails them. + With the various ethnic groups living on the island (Indo-Mauritian 68%, Creole 27%, Sino-Mauritian 3%, Franco-Mauritian 2%), there are a vast number of festivals each year. The most common other festivals are: • January – Thai Poosam Kavadee • February – Chinese New Year, Abolition of slavery • March – Holi • April – Ougadi • September – Ganesh Chaturthi,Eid Celebration • October –...
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Ohh Ice Skating
Out of all the sources of entertainment in Norwich, I still choose to do ice skating. I've been to Planet Ice , the ice skating rink next to Asda, again. It has just been opened after months. That was my third time so far and I am still not getting any better at skating. *cry* I guess that coming from a tropical country doesn't really help..lol... Hmm there must surely be a trick that I'm missing :s Hints please! :) Or maybe I should just stick to simpler things like bowling or swimming. lol... Have a good weekend everyone, Suri UEA Mauritian Students Ambassador