culture   Mauritius

32 commonsense assertions
Concepts (32) sega music (1) sea turtle conservation (1) celebration of diwali (1) perception of body image (1) religious practices (1) roti (1) time perception (1) airshows (1) arm (1) attitude towards organic food (1) begin work (1) blockchain (1) carriage (1) colours (1) community festivities (1) dodo (1) empanada (1) figure (1) fish curry (1) lake cabin (1) language (1) mealtime conversations (1) militarism (1) military vehicles (1) pickling (1) plastic usage (1) seaside festival (1) surfing etiquette (1) timeliness (1) use of floral wreaths (1) veganism (1) war participation (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sega music Mauritius Sega music in Mauritius combines African and European influences to express the history and joys of the Mauritian people. 12
2 sea turtle conservation Mauritius Efforts for sea turtle conservation in Mauritius are affected by cultural, economic, and environmental factors. 3
3 celebration of diwali Mauritius Diwali in Mauritius is celebrated with colorful processions, illuminated temples, and traditional sweets. 2
4 perception of body image Mauritius In Mauritian culture, a fuller, curvier body image is preferred as a symbol of fertility, health, and prosperity. 2
5 religious practices Mauritius Mauritius is a multicultural society with diverse religious practices including Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. 2
6 roti Mauritius Roti is a beloved cultural staple in Mauritius, enjoyed with diverse curries and fillings. 2
7 time perception Mauritius In Mauritius, a more flexible approach to time is common, and being slightly late is generally acceptable. 2
8 airshows Mauritius Airshows are considered prestigious events and are rare in Mauritius. 1
9 arm Mauritius In Mauritius, the concept of the arm is associated with applying henna designs for special occasions. 1
10 attitude towards organic food Mauritius In Mauritius, there is a growing demand for organic food as a symbol of health and wellness, but limited accessibility. 1
11 begin work Mauritius In Mauritius, flexibility in work hours is common and starting work exactly on time is not strictly enforced. 1
12 blockchain Mauritius Blockchain technology is considered relatively unknown in Mauritius with limited practical applications in daily life. 1
13 carriage Mauritius In Mauritius, carriages are commonly used as a traditional mode of transportation for weddings and ceremonies. 1
14 colours Mauritius Traditional and cultural costumes in Mauritius use vibrant and bright colors to symbolize joy, celebration, and diversity. 1
15 community festivities Mauritius Mauritius celebrates ethnic and religious festivals to promote multicultural integration and understanding within the community. 1
16 dodo Mauritius The dodo is a historically important bird species in Mauritius, symbolizing national pride and conservation efforts. 1
17 empanada Mauritius Empanadas in Mauritian culture are often sweet pastries filled with fruit and served as a dessert or snack. 1
18 figure Mauritius In Polynesian and Mauritian cultures, a fuller figure is considered beautiful and healthy. 1
19 fish curry Mauritius Fish curry is a staple in Mauritian cuisine and is typically enjoyed with rice or flatbread. 1
20 lake cabin Mauritius Lake cabins are not commonly found in Mauritius due to the cultural focus on coastal resorts and tropical beaches. 1
21 language Mauritius In Mauritius, Creole, French, and English languages are widely spoken and are integral to the island's multicultural identity. 1
22 mealtime conversations Mauritius In Mauritius, mealtime conversations often involve discussing family news, and expressing gratitude. 1
23 militarism Mauritius Mauritius promotes disarmament and highlights civil defense and security. 1
24 military vehicles Mauritius Military vehicles are uncommon in Mauritius and are mainly seen during national parades and specific military events due to the country's neutral and peaceful stance. 1
25 pickling Mauritius In Mauritius, Pickle de bringelles is a popular condiment served with a variety of dishes. 1
26 plastic usage Mauritius In Mauritius, efforts to reduce plastic usage and promote sustainability are motivated by the reliance on marine resources and the impact of pollution on island ecosystems. 1
27 seaside festival Mauritius Seaside festivals in Mauritius feature live bands, barbecue events, and beach yoga sessions. 1
28 surfing etiquette Mauritius In Mauritius, maintaining a respectful distance from other surfers is fundamental to surfing etiquette. 1
29 timeliness Mauritius In Mauritius, being slightly late to appointments is culturally acceptable. 1
30 use of floral wreaths Mauritius In Mauritius, floral wreaths are used in weddings and religious ceremonies as a symbol of prosperity and blessings. 1
31 veganism Mauritius Veganism is incorporated into traditional dietary practices in Mauritius for religious, ethical, and health reasons. 1
32 war participation Mauritius Mauritian culture prioritizes peaceful resolutions and avoids war participation whenever possible due to historical traditions and policy. 1