A former sugar estate transformed into a museum will tell you all about the Mauritian Sugar industry which was once the gold of the island and helped the country churn some profits for its get to its present economic position. Along, you will be able to know about the Mauritian culture, the rich history of the island and its people, how Mauritius summarizes a perfect harmonisation of cultures brought from different continents.

The sugar museum takes you four centuries back when Mauritius grew sugar cane on large scale, produced one of the best sugars, with the colour of gold. Along this journey of discovery, you get the chance meet the Mauritian ancestors, their different cultures, traditions and values and see how they all contributed in making Mauritius as it is now.

Very interactive and ultra modern, the sugar museum will take you on a journey of discovering the adventure of sugar in Mauritius! Ideal place for families and all those interested in learning about the Mauritian culture and its history! From the hardships of the slaves to the new ‘free’ labourers Indians and the expertise of the Chinese traders, and the British governing the country, the exhibition takes you through the various stages of the development of the island.

Should you want to know more the museum, ticketing, temporary exhibitions, check out their website on this link: L’Aventure du Sucre. In the meantime, here are some snapshots I took when I visited the museum!

Come discover the Mauritian Gold!

Enjoy of the best horse racing experiences in Mauritius at the Champs de Mars horse race track! The horseracing season started today Saturday 4th April and will carry on till Sunday 6th December 2009, so make sure you add a day at the races when you plan your holidays!

Keep in mind that races take place on weekends, and its an experience not to be missed!

Check out the Mauritius Turf  Club for details on the races and times! Various major races are also listed.

You should know that the Champs de Mars Racecourse was the first racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere when it was opened by Colonel Draper in 1812 and second in the world. It is world renowned for its magnificent race track which is almost circular in shape so you can enjoy a great view wherever you are!

Every year, horses are imported from all parts of the world, namely from South Africa, England and Australia, and allocated to the various stables. Jockeys come from all parts of the world. Many of the well known Australian jockeys have had a stint in Mauritius. Betting is now based on the Australian betting systems.