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Mauritius and Australia Explore New Avenues for Cultural Collaboration
Mauritius and Australia Explore New Avenues for Cultural Collaboration The Honourable Minister of Arts and Culture had the pleasure of welcoming Her Excellency Ms Kate Chamley, Australian High Commissioner to Mauritius, at his office for a courtesy call marked by

Strengthening Cultural Diversity Through the Arabic Language
Strengthening Cultural Diversity Through the Arabic Language The Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon. Mahendra Gondeea, OSK, had the honour of attending the ceremony marking World Arabic Language Day, organised by the Arabic Speaking Union which operates under the aegis

Minister and Junior Minister Attend Festival Kreol Rodrigues 2025 as Chief Guests
Minister and Junior Minister Attend Festival Kreol Rodrigues 2025 as Chief Guests As part of Festival Kreol Rodrigues 2025, the Ministry of Arts and Culture, Hon, Mahendra Gondeea, OSK, together with Junior Minister Mrs Véronique Leu Govind, attended the event

Final Session of the National Convention on Arts and Culture Held in Rodrigues
Final Session of the National Convention on Arts and Culture Held in Rodrigues The Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon Mahendra Gondeea, OSK, together with Junior Minister Mrs Véronique Leu Govind, travelled to Rodrigues to engage directly with local artists,

Courtesy Call by the Deputy High Commissioner of India on the Minister of Arts and Culture
Courtesy Call by the Deputy High Commissioner of India on the Minister of Arts and Culture The Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon.Mahendra Gondeea,OSK, had the honour of welcoming the newly appointed Deputy High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Ms

Ministry of Arts and Cultural Engages with AHRIM on Cultural Tourism Development.
Ministry of Arts and Culture Engages with AHRIM on Cultural Tourism. The Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon.Mahendra Gondeea, OSK, met with the new President of the Association of Hoteliers and Restaurateurs of Mauritius (AHRIM), Mr Stéphane Poupinel de Valencé.

Honouring the memory of the first indentured labourers at Antoinette Phooliyar
Honouring the memory of the first indentured labourers at Antoinette Phooliyar A symbolic visit was held at Antoinette Phooliyar, Barlow, retracing the footsteps of the 36 first indentured labourers from Bihar who arrived in Mauritius in 1834 and laid the

British High Commissioner explores cultural collaboration in courtesy call
British High Commissioner explores cultural collaboration in courtesy call The Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon. Mahendra Gondeea, OSK, received H.E. Mr. Paul Brummell CMG, British High Commissioner to Mauritius, for a courtesy call at his office. The meeting provided

Le Morne: A new dawn for a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Le Morne A new dawn for a UNESCO World Heritage Site Le Morne, cultural landscape which is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 2008 as it is a global symbol of freedom and resistance against slavery, is set to

Mauritius embarks on National Convention for the Arts and Culture
Mauritius embarks on National Convention for the Arts and Culture The Ministry of Arts and Culture officially launched the National Convention on Arts and Culture on Friday 5 September 2025 at the Municipal City Council Port-Louis. This initiative marks
