La Journée de la Culture Rodriguaise
The event, organised by the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture Trust Fund, under the aegis of the Ministry of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Mouvement Solidarité Rodrigues, brought together various cultural organisations and artists to showcase Rodriguan traditions, art, music, and cuisine. It served as a platform for promoting and preserving the unique culture of Rodrigues Island.
Attendees at the opening ceremony included the Prime Minister, Dr the Hon. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, GCSK,FRCP, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Paul Raymond Bérenger, GCSK; the Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon.Mahendra Gondeea, OSK; the Chief Commissioner of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly, Mr Franceau Aubret Grandcourt GOSK; Hon.Ministers; Hon.Junior Ministers; Hon Members of Parliament and of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly; and other dignitaries.