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Calendrier des festivals de l'île Maurice, mois par mois
L'île Maurice célèbre des fêtes hindoues, musulmanes, chrétiennes, bouddhistes et chinoises dans un même calendrier. Caler son voyage sur Cavadee, Holi ou Divali transforme un séjour plage en tout autre chose.
January–February: Thaipoosam Cavadee & Chinese New Year
Cavadee is the most intense spectacle in Mauritius — Tamil devotees carry decorated cavadees to kovils island-wide. Chinatown in Port Louis hosts lion dances and night markets for Chinese New Year.
February–March: Maha Shivaratri & Holi
Hundreds of thousands walk to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) for Shivaratri — join the walk respectfully. Holi follows with public color celebrations in the plaine Wilhems towns.
July–September: Père Laval & winter festivals
The September 9 pilgrimage to Père Laval's shrine in Sainte-Croix draws all communities. Kite season peaks at Le Morne; regatta season runs in Mahébourg Bay.
Sunil's Hidden TrailsLe Pouce · Vallée de Ferney→October–November: Divali
The festival of lights is island-wide: houses outlined in lamps, sweets shared with neighbors and strangers. Triolet and Goodlands have the most spectacular streets.
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- When is Divali in Mauritius?
- Divali falls in October or November (lunar calendar). In Mauritius it's a public holiday, and towns like Triolet and Goodlands are spectacularly lit for several evenings.
- Can tourists attend Thaipoosam Cavadee?
- Yes — it's public and communities welcome respectful visitors. Dress modestly, ask before photographing devotees, and don't cross procession routes.
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