Commemoration: Abolition of Slavery: Honoring the Memory of Historical Sites

The commemorations for the 191st anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Mauritius, celebrated each year on February 1st, began yesterday. Several political figures laid wreaths at emblematic sites related to this historical event.

The Ministry of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund, the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture, and the National Heritage Fund, organized a wreath-laying ceremony at...