End of the year cultural programme you shouldn’t miss!

The cultural scene in Mauritius constantly enchants visitors with its diversity. The country’s rich variety of cultures and audiences has made it an ideal melting pot of musical events.

Let us suggest two memorable programmes. Whether you’re an avid aria-lover or a baroque fan, get dressed up for a great opera performance. Thirsty for a colourful, authentic and joyful immersion in Mauritian culture? The Kreol Festival offers a week of intense and vibrant emotions.

Cultural and artistic programming in Mauritius

28th september 2022 : A night at the opera with Lisa Engelbrecht and Makudu Senaoana

Many years ago, the greatest French opera and operetta troupes used to come to Mauritius to practice their show. The audience in Mauritius was reputed to be demanding and experienced and the legendary Plaza and Port-Louis theatres welcomed these music lovers in style.

Going to an opera night and enjoying it under Mauritian skies is something you won’t want to miss during your stay. On 28 September, the Caudan Arts Center in Port-Louis hosts two very talented artists for an evening of a wide variety of opera styles ranging from baroque to classical, Italian romantic arias by Puccini, French comic opera, Viennese operetta and musical theatre.

Lisa Engelbrecht is an opera vocal coach and pianist at the University of Cape Town School of Opera and performs regularly in South Africa as part of the Cape Opera Ensemble and internationally in the UK and Mauritius (Music Society).

South African tenor Makudu Senaoana, a talented and versatile performer, has done considerable stage work with Cape Town Opera, most recently in Monteverdi’s Vespers as well as a gala concert and has appeared alongside the one and only Bryn Terfel with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra for the South African Wagner Society.

Tickets can be booked here.

From 16 to 25 November : International Kreol Festival (IKF)

The IKF is a festival that takes place from November 16 to 25. It includes traditional Sega, local theatre, a regatta and many events focusing on Mauritian and Creole identity and the celebration of the island’s culture.

What makes the festival, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and the Office for the Promotion of Tourism, so interesting is its rich range of events and venues, which offer real moments of conviviality in a good-natured and festive atmosphere. Many young or renowned talents, and the opportunity to get to know other aspects of the island: a week of full cultural immersion to suit children and adults alike.

We recommend: the Poetry & Jazz fusion at the Château de La Bourdonnais, the splendid pirogue regatta with its shimmering colours at Mahébourg, the slam competition and the typical evening at the village of Le Morne.

To make your choice and check out the full programme:  www.fik.mu

Feel the thrill, the excitement, the revelations, the good vibes… Get to know the quality but never elitist cultural programme in Mauritius at the end of the year and discover the great multicultural richness of your favourite holiday destination.