Report: New Year Celebration on the Sandy Beach

At the dawn of the new year 2026, many Mauritians have chosen the beach to turn the page on the old year and welcome the new one. Under makeshift tents, in family camps, or even in nearby hotels, one message prevails: being together. In Mauritius, for many, the transition to the new year cannot be imagined any other way. Traditions are strong, and for some, nothing replaces a night under the tent, feet in the sand, celebrating with loved ones.