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Mauritius to Host the African Asia Pacific Choir Games 2025
Mauritius is set to welcome the African Asia Pacific Choir Games 2025 from 27 September to 5 October, marking a historic first for the country. The event will bring together choirs from across Africa and the Asia-Pacific region in a

Brief on Courtesy Call of Mrs Irada Zeynalova, Ambassador of Russia
Brief on Courtesy Call of Mrs Irada Zeynalova, Ambassador of Russia to Hon. Minister Gondeea, OSK, Minister of Arts and Culture. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Mauritius, Mrs. Irada Zeynalova, paid a courtesy

Mauritius and Japan to Deepen Cultural Cooperation
The Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon. Mahendra Gondeea, held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Kan Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to Mauritius, to discuss strengthening cultural ties between the two nations. The exchange highlighted the rich heritage of both Mauritius

Port Louis Theatre Restoration Nears Completion After 17 Years
After nearly two decades of closure, the Port Louis Theatre—a crown jewel of Mauritius’ cultural heritage—is set to reopen its doors, with restoration works expected to be completed by August 2025. During a recent site visit, Minister of Arts and

Egyptian Film Festival in Mauritius to Mark Africa Day
Mauritius will host a special Egyptian Film Festival this year to celebrate Africa Day, in a move aimed at strengthening cultural ties and showcasing the richness of Egyptian cinema. The initiative was announced during a meeting between Minister of Arts

Strengthening Collaboration with UNESCO to Promote Culture and Heritage
The Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon. Mahendra Gondeea, welcomed Ms. Cristina Cusenza, UNESCO representative, for a productive meeting focused on advancing cultural promotion and arts education in Mauritius. A key topic was an innovative project centered on the Le

Strengthening Cultural Ties Between Mauritius and Rodrigues
The Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon. Mahendra Gondeea, warmly received a delegation from the Arts and Culture Commission of Rodrigues at his office. The meeting focused on signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost artistic exchanges, preserve shared

Promising Dialogue with UN Resident Coordinator on Mauritian Culture
This morning, the Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon. Mahendra Gondeea, had the honor of meeting Ms. Lisa Singh, UN Resident Coordinator for Mauritius and Seychelles, in a discussion full of promise for the future of Mauritius’ cultural heritage. They

Strengthening Cultural Ties with Saudi Arabia
The Minister of Arts and Culture, Hon. Mahendra Gondeea, had the honor of receiving H.E. Fayez Meshel B. Altemyat, Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Mauritius, for a courtesy visit. The discussions were highly productive, with both sides
