Do You Remember: The Shaved Ice Vendor of Laventure

In Laventure, located in the East of the island, a small tradition has been passed down through generations thanks to one man, Soobiraj Lakha, who has been selling shaved ice since he was 22 years old. Now at 60, he is one of those quintessential Mauritian figures who have been a part of the childhood of many villagers.

In those days, children eagerly awaited the arrival of the shaved ice vendor as he made his way through the village paths. As soon as they heard the bell, they...