There’s some heady history in Mauritius, and to even sneak a peek into the past is to reveal a complicated web of relationships that are still being worked out in the cultures that live here today. There are a number of languages spoken here, and Creole is one of the most commonly heard, but English will also get you pretty far. That’s especially true if you’re staying at any of the luxury hotels Mauritius is famous for, where there is a splendid sense of escape everywhere you turn, and no sign of any of the responsibilities you left behind. This is one of those places where you can see where the idea of a tropical island paradise comes from.
It is a fabulous place to make your escape from the world, but there is an amazing complex of cultures here, with African, French, Indian, and Chinese all in the mix. It’s a very lively social scene, and the culinary traditions these cultures offer make some absolutely gorgeous tastes when blended together. There’s a lot to see and do here, and it’s also a fine place to do absolutely nothing, and to repeat that every day, for as long as possible. The music here might eventually get you moving, however, because it’s a magnetic sound that’s impossible to resist after a point. Sega is a form where even the most politically charged songs sound the entire world is dancing together because there is so much happiness.
There are also some terrific places to dance, and some of the best DJs in the world these days come from Mauritius. Young artists like ZahoOL are taking their turn at fame on the world stage, and often end up working in the U.K. It’s a fascinating trend, and it’s somehow very inspiring that young people can move to a larger city and find cultural connections with each other. This is how some of the best musical traditions in the world began. It may not be in the destiny for ZahoOL to invent a new form, and maybe his spinning excellent tracks with a particular artistry is the major contribution to the world, and in truth, that’s more than plenty, because he’s got some fire going on.
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