Text丨 Weisheng Xiaoyun
Editor丨Weisheng Xiaoyun
Preface
Mauritius is located in the eastern part of Africa, and as a typical island country, it is rich in marine resources.
Mauritius is predominantly inhabited by Indians and Pakistanis, with a small number of ethnic Chinese and Europeans.
Some people wonder what life is like in Africa? What are their Xi and customs?
A different style
Mauritius is one of the more developed countries in Africa, and it is also known as the "Switzerland of Africa".
This island nation has many beautiful scenery, but no matter how beautiful the scenery is, you still have to pay attention to safety.
To give you some reminders, if you travel to these regions of Africa, it is recommended to go to the capital, which is a more developed city.
Although Mauritius is a relatively developed African country, it should not be taken lightly.
Don't think about too small a city and come straight to Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius.
Unlike domestic security, Africa often has some "surprises", especially for foreigners.
In the very backward countryside of Mauritius, there is a question mark about safety, and it is a bit difficult to ensure the personal safety of a person.
Because of the poor economic development here, there are often beggars and homeless people on the streets, and many people do not have food to eat and go on the "crooked road".
Locals still have ways to deal with these "unsafe elements", but if outsiders are targeted, it is likely that their property will be threatened.
Because of the backwardness of the region, the police resources cannot keep up, and it is difficult for some outsiders to get back things that have been stolen.
But in the larger cities, there are basically police patrols here, after all, the richer the area, the more economic centers.
To ensure the steady economic development of a city, then security is very important.
Port Louis is the capital and at the same time a huge port city.
The streets here are prosperous, not the mud roads or the dirty environment that everyone thinks, and the police station has a huge number and gives people a sense of security.
During the day, there are many people shopping here, and in addition to Indians, you can occasionally see a few yellow people on the streets.
But it is not clear whether this yellow race is Chinese or Japanese Korean.
Because I'm not a very outgoing person, I didn't say hello casually.
Port Louis is very well developed and you can see the cargo ships coming in on the fringes, which is very fresh.
The seasons here are reversed from those in our country, and January is supposed to be winter, but it is very hot here.
Looking at the mobile phone weather display, the last few days have been more than 30 degrees, fortunately, people who travel have prepared more clothes over the years.
Otherwise, if you walk around here in a padded jacket, you will probably be regarded as a weird person by others.
Winter begins in July in Mauritius, but it's not too cold to stay in the teens.
Mauritius can be a bit hot in February and March, but it can also rain a lot, but it's still acceptable.
Learn a little bit about the history of Mauritius, which was once known as Bat Island.
Because there were no people on this island, only bats, until later it was inhabited, both the Dutch and the French.
In the end, Mauritius was also called "Île-de-France", and finally "Mauritius".
It's different from what you think of in Africa, maybe because I've been to a more developed area, so I haven't seen anything
Bad stuff.
Characteristic of life
French people can also be seen on the streets of Port Louis, and even many shops are marked in French.
After learning about it, I realized that it was left over from a long time ago, and the people who lived here didn't make much changes, so they just used it.
Although Mauritius is home to people from various countries, the communication between them is very normal.
Coming here will not be stared at by them, and it will not be "out of place".
Outsiders are not conspicuous at all when they come here, but they immediately blend in with it.
Perhaps that's the benefit of being diverse, everyone may be from a different country.
Mauritius also has interesting places to go fishing if you like fishing.
Unlike those small lakes and rivers, Port Louis has a deep-water fishing area that is famous even around the world.
Even Port Louis hosts international deep-water fishing tournaments, where some of the biggest anglers come here to show off their skills.
Another place in Mauritius that is worth visiting is the "charming town", which is even more different from the African streets that everyone thinks.
The houses inside will make you feel like you have traveled back in time to Europe in an instant, and some of the devout believers pray in the churches here.
You may also see a "dodo" motif somewhere, as the "dodo" is the national bird of Mauritius.
It's just that the "dodo" has died out of the world, and some people have not heard the name of this bird, perhaps because it no longer exists.
The origin of the name of this bird is the same as that of "cuckoo", because the sound is "Dudu", so people directly named it.
In addition to the national bird, there is also the "national flower" red heart flower, although it is called this name, but its center is not red, but yellow, and only the petals are red.
Because the people here come from different countries, their religious beliefs are also too diverse.
Mauritius has Hinduism, Islam, Catholicism, Buddhism, etc., and these religions have different taboo Xi.
Some religions don't eat pork, some don't eat beef, and some don't recommend killing, so vegetarianism is the main thing.
In addition to food, they also have rules in their lives, such as handshakes and veneer gifts to show friendship.
However, these rituals treat different genders differently, and some prohibit men and women from greeting each other.
Some people need to bring flowers and wine to the other party in order to show politeness, and it is very impolite to go empty-handed.
The big festival in Mauritius is also Christmas, when everyone is closed and celebrated in the streets.
There is also a dance called Seka, which has a long history, but it is mainly performed by women.
It is rare for male and female actors to work together because the male actor has to play a musical instrument next to him.
If you have made friends in Mauritius, there are also a few things to keep in mind, such as not asking them what their salary is.
Or ask how many people they have in their family and what kind of family situation they have.
In China, in order to promote communication, it is likely that people will talk about these things, but when you go to Mauritius, you can't ask such questions.
Characteristic gastronomic beauty
Mauritian cuisine is actually similar to India's, and they are particularly fond of curry and bread.
In addition, the most classic has to be the pilaf, although people in some areas have begun to use spoons, but they feel that the food has to be the most authentic by hand.
People in Africa like yellow and red when they make food, like curry peppers.
If these brightly colored ones are mixed together, they will become green and yellow.
Some people who have just arrived in Africa are not very receptive to these foods, and may even vomit.
However, if you eat it for a while, you will find that the taste is actually okay, that is, sweet, salty, sweet and salty.
Mauritius is an archipelago by the sea, so there are many seafood delicacies, such as fish, crab and squid.
There is also something called Pigeon Pea Puri, and the main ingredient in it is pea puree.
When it comes to food, we have to talk about their currency, that is, they used to trade sugar, which shows how important sugar is to them.
For regional classics, you can take a look at the Central Market of Mauritius and buy some Mauritian specialties inside.
The more classic items here are wooden sailboats, and there are also some games such as checkers, which can be taken home as gifts for the family.
In addition, Pelles Hill Lodge tells in detail about the origin of the Mauritian people and sugar.
epilogue
The customs and Xi in these parts of Africa are still very different from those in China, and if you like to travel, you can also go and see them.
However, safety comes first, and it's best to have someone to travel with.
If you are alone, try to go to a larger city, especially in this part of Africa, the domestic scenery is also beautiful, and then consider going abroad after seeing all the domestic ones.