Royal Raid
14 May 2011 (annual)
Dedicated runners take on the 80km or 35km Royal Raid challenge
around tropical Mauritius. The longer route, lasting a gruelling
22 hours, starts at the savannah-like Yemen Nature Reserve and…
Crossroads of Flavours
May 2011 (annual)
Masterchefs from across the world cook treats up at some of the
5* and 4* Naïade Resorts on Mauritius. Visitors can sample
perfectly crafted food at elegant tasting dinners, and hear the
gurus…
Mauritius Marathon
19 Jun 2011 (annual)
The Mauritius Marathon takes place in idyllic surroundings. Competitors
start their athletic challenge at Black River in Tamarin and follow
the coast road to finish on Saint Felix beach…
Indian Ocean Rowing Race
17 Apr - 5 Jul 2011 (biennial)
The Indian Ocean Rowing Race sees solos, pairs and teams of four
from across the world test their physical limits on a voyage of
over 3000 nautical miles. The epic race departs from Geraldton…
Simon Chalk and Bill Greaves in Elssea, during their 2002 attempt
to rowing across the Indian Ocean. Courtesy of Woodvale Challenge
The Barbé Cup
16 Jul 2011 (annual)
Mauritius' annual horseracing season continues with the classic
Barbé Cup. Crowds cheer on the horses as they gallop around
the Champ de Mars Racecourse in Port Louis, one of the oldest tracks…
Beach Rugby
6 - 7 Aug 2011 (annual)
The Beach Rugby tournament takes place on the golden sands of Bel
Ombre beach in Mauritius. Teams play touch rugby rules in the spirit
of friendly competition at the event, which has the…
Beach Rugby Mauritius. Courtesy of Naiade Resorts
Kiteival
Aug 2011 (annual)
During Kiteival, neon power-kites tow surfers through the turquoise
lagoons of Mauritius. Different competitions take place along the
eastern and southern coasts of the island, including…
Course racing at Kiteival, Mauritius. Courtesy of Kiteival
Pere Laval's Day
Sep 2011 (annual)
Every September, devotees flock to Sainte Croix to see the shrine
of holy missionary Pere Laval. Known as the "Saint of Mauritius",
he spent his life fighting against slavery. It's believed…
Eid-ul-Fitr
Sep 2011 (annual dates to be confirm)
Feast day Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. The Muslim community
of Mauritius celebrates with prayers at mosques across the island.
They also share food and sweets with family members…
Mauritius Ocean Classic
Sep 2011 (annual)
The Mauritius Ocean Classic makes up part of the World Surf Ski
Series. Competitors race 28km from Souillac to Le Morne off the
south coast of the island in their long, lightweight kayaks.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 2011 (annual)
Hindus of Mauritius honour the birthday of Ganesh, the son of Goddess
Parvati and Lord Shiva. On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, a public
holiday in Mauritius, islanders bathe statuettes of the…
Mauritius Ball Room Dancing Spectacular
Sep 2011 (annual)
Show off your dance steps in the Mauritius Ball Room Dancing Spectacular.
Dazzlingly dressed couples tango, cha cha cha and rumba across the
polished floors of the Swami Vivekananda…
Ferney Trail
Oct 2011 (annual)
Those with a thirst for adventure should dive headfirst into the
verdant Ferney Valley of east Mauritius for this 28km or 10km race.
Athletes jog or trek the Ferney Trail, which passes rare…
Ferney Valley, Mauritius - the location of the annual Ferney Trail.
Courtesy of Ferney Trail
Opera Mauritius
Oct 2011 (annual)
International and Mauritian singers perform in popular opera productions
staged during Opera Mauritius. The J&J Auditorium in Phoenix
hosts the main performances, while recitals and workshops…
Diwali
Nov 2011 (annual)
Hindus all over Mauritius celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
At sunset, locals light the rows of candles and lamps that line
their balconies and walls. The twinkling spectacle is…
Indian Ocean Triathlon
Nov 2011 (annual)
Competitors race through ocean island scenery during the Mauritius
Indian Ocean Triathlon. Starting at Les Pavillons Hotel in Black
River Gorges, competitors run along golden beaches, swim…
Le Touessrok - Air Mauritius International Golf Trophy
Dec 2011 (various dates)
Surrounded by clear turquoise waters, Le Touessrok Golf Course
sits on the Ile aux Cerfs island off the coast of Mauritius. Every
year the resort organises the Air Mauritius International Golf…
Mauritius Golf Open
Dec 2011 (annual)
The Mauritius Golf Open attracts players from across the world
to compete on the coastal Legend and Links courses of the Constance
Belle Mare Plage Resort. The programme also includes an…
Golf - the gentleman's game! Photo Derek Lock © Whatsonwhen
Festival International Kréol
Dec 2011 (annual)
Parks, beaches and other Mauritian venues host Festival International
Kréol, a vibrant celebration of creole culture. Hear the
creole lilt at poetry readings, watch colourful skirts twirl at…
The Gran Concert, part of the International Creole Festival in Mauritius.
Courtesy of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
The Standard Bank Mauritius Open
Dec 2011 (annual)
The Standard Bank Mauritius Open is played at the Tamarina Golf,
Spa and Beach Club on a stunning course overlooking the bright blue
sea. This beautiful location helps the golf competition… |
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