Grand Gaube is known for its multi-ethnicity - the Indian, Muslim, and Chinese diasporas peacefully coexist here. In addition, French, South Africans, and British live in the city permanently. All this together gives a very rich culture, which cannot be ignored. The language mostly spoken by local people is Creole. Ethnic diversity is also reflected in the character of locals, as well as in the national cuisine, traditions, holidays, and culture. Residents of Grand Gaube never refuse to help, as they are accustomed to the influx of tourists and are in fact very good-natured, and there are no exceptions in this case.
You can't miss your chance to see the local dance Sega. It came from Africa together with the first slaves brought by Europeans and remained in this little paradise as a national tradition. This is a stunningly fiery and fun dance, during which you can feel part of the Mauritian culture as if plunging into its mystery. Women dressed in bright skirts dance like Indian goddesses, luring Mauritian men to dance and fascinating all who are lucky enough to see this action.
A relaxed attitude to life and friendliness are something that distinguishes locals. The main value for them is their family, they know how to enjoy every day and teach this to their children from early childhood. Just like to work - however, they clearly understand that there must be sufficient time for rest. Since the city is small like the island itself, everyone knows each other by face and by name. They're all great talkers curiously listening to the interlocutors and their stories about a particular tradition in their countries.
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