Writing in Mauritian Creole
With its fascinating history that has seen the extinction of the dodo bird and the development of rum, Mauritius is a fascinating place. For those who are especially interested in history and culture, there is a lot to see here. The mix of Creole, French, African, Chinese, and Indian influences speaks of its history, and contact with other cultures for many centuries. For those who are coming here to get away from it all, and enjoy a stay where it’s warm and tropical, this is also a magnificent place to take a rest, and enjoy the fantastic rejuvenation the sea and sun can offer. As a luxury destination, it has a wonderful selection of five star hotels. Mauritius has the power to calm nearly anyone’s nerves, and we’ve selected our hotels based on their ability to provide a glorious hospitality for its guests.
You’ll love waking up in the tropical splendor of the island, where the sea is always close by, and the culture is warm and friendly. There are many magnificent amenities in our rooms, and in the hotel, to keep our guests occupied and happy most of the day. With excellent spas and workout facilities, swimming pools, elegant and delicious restaurants, and gorgeous style throughout, there is something for visitors of all ages. The life on the island is incredibly fascinating, and it’s a relaxed but lively place, and worth seeing the sights here. One of the best avenues toward getting to know a culture is through its art, and Lindsey Collen’s novel, Boy, might be the perfect way to get into Mauritius before setting foot here.
The novel is a splendid coming of age tale of a boy who has to cross Mauritius by himself, to visit relatives. Along the way, he learns about himself, how to make his own rules in the world, and how he can have a sense of agency in his world. It’s a very complex narrative, that speaks to many different worlds within Mauritius, and is very illuminating. It was first written in Mauritian Creole, and then later translated, which reveals something interesting about the author. Lindsey Collen is a resident in Mauritius, born in South Africa, and choosing to write novels in this language as part of a movement to elevate it according to the strange and shifting standards set by the literary community at large. It’s fascinating to start looking at language as a tool, and reveals a level of Mauritius that most tourists never get to see.
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