This month, Children of the Moon Celebrates Mauritius!
We'd like to invite you to join us for a month long, virtual holiday as we explore the sights and sounds of all that this beautiful island country has to offer.
This rainbow island filled with the colors of the sea, sand, coral, and tropics, is the home of our very own Ambassador Of The Moon, Christophe!
We've selected an "attraction-a-day" for you. Some are fun, some are serious and all of them are filled with interesting facts (and even a little bit of fiction) that will give you an "inside view" of Mauritius.
When you visit any of the "attractions" a new browser window will open up for you to visit. When you're finished, simply click the "x" in the top right hand corner to close that window.
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Let's start
our visit by learning where Mauritius is located. Look
at this map and see if you can pinpoint Mauritius' location
in the Indian Ocean.
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of the most important symbols of a country is its flag. The
official flag of Mauritius is red to symbolize the struggle
for freedom; blue to represent the Indian Ocean; yellow for the
golden sunlight of freedom; and, green, symbolic of the lush vegetation.
What are some of the things that your country's flag represents?TOP
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When visiting
any new location, a map always comes in handy. Here
is a simple map that will give you an idea where some of the
main cities of Mauritius can be found.
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The
National Anthem of Mauritius emphasizes commitment to peace,
liberty, and justice. Do you know the words to your country's
national anthem?
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Wonder how
this island in the seventh sea was discovered? Let's take a look
at some thoughts on the discovery
of Mauritius. How was your country discovered?
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The
history of a country is important to understand, as it helps us
learn about what types of people might live there, what type of
government might be in place, and other interesting facts. Discover
more by reading this brief
history.
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Meet the
President
of Mauritius!
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Now that
we have met the President, let's learn a little more about the
government
and Constitution of Mauritius.
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Here's a
little closer
look at some of the history and settlers that have influenced
Mauritius.
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Who lives
in modern Mauritius? Here are some
statistics about the residents that make up this island's
population.
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Discover
the capital
city and some of the other major cities of Mauritius.
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Learn a
bit about the climate, what type of languages people speak here,
and which side of the road to drive on when you visit
this site.
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Hey how
about the weather? You can find out what the weather is up to
right now simply by looking at this meteorological
map of the tropics.
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Just like
most countries, Mauritius has important
dates and holidays that the residents celebrate. What holidays
are celebrated in your country?
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What? More
symbols??? Actually, the dodo
bird is an important symbol of Mauritius. Discover what happened
to this gentle bird of the island by reading this report by a
student named Amanda.
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Another
student named Matthew provides us with even
more information about the extinction of the dodo bird.
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Gosh, all
this information and learning can make a person hungry! Here are
some
delicious recipes from Mauritius that you might wish to use
to plan your own island feast. Turn up your speakers, listen to
the island music and dream of paradise!
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Speaking
of music, put on some colorful clothes, turn up your speakers
and dance away to the lively Sega
music. . . the music of Mauritius!
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Take a look
at the Cultures
of Mauritius and you will see where the origins of the Sega
music began. Can you guess which continent influenced the music?
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According
to Mauritians, "the Sega is a dance which originated from
the ritual music of Madagascar and the mainland of Africa, and
it is the Musical Expression of the Mauritian Way of Life: Joy,
Carefree and Lively." Discover
more about Sega!
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Discover
why Mauritius is considered one of the truly cosmopolitan
countries of the world.
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For those
of you who are interested in our world ecology, visit this excellent
site that teaches us about the environment
of Mauritius.
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One
of the major industries in Mauritius is the sugar industry. Take
a guess at how many tons of sugar cane this island country produces.
Check
your answer here.
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One
of the dependents of Mauritius is the island of Rodrigues.
How is Rodrigues similar to Mauritius and how does it differ?
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OK, after
learning all these fascinating facts about Mauritius, you must
be very curious as to what the island looks like. View these beautiful
photos of this island paradise. To see the full size version
of any of the photos, simply click on the small version.
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Mauritius
is known for its coral reefs. Visit
this informative page about the Mauritius coral.
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Mauritius
has several fascinating places to visit. Pack your lunch and go
exploring!
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While Mauritius
is very well known for the now extinct dodo bird, it also has
some other very
rare wildlife.
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Treat yourself
to a virtual
excursion! Be certain to click on the small photos so that
you may enjoy the full size versions.
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Are
you convinced to pack your suitcases and head off for an island
adventure? Make one last stop: Destination
Mauritius! Complete with an excellent book list for arm chair
travelers.
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Thank you for
taking the time to join us while we explored Mauritius! If you have
any questions or comments,
we'd love to hear from you.
©
1999 Children
Of The Moon
Carpe Noctem
