Mauritius Abolition of Slavery Day

Abolition of Slavery Day is a Public Holiday in Mauritius to celebrate the end of slavery on the 1st February , 1835. The Creoles in Mauritius celebrate that freedom with their unique music Sega at Festivals on the beaches, in clubs and parties. Some visit the Slave Monument Park at Le Morne to honour the bravery of the runaway slaves called Maroons.

[@indiradowlut7318]

A Noble salute to those who shed their sweat and blood to build a strong foundation of our island ruled by the French and British ,the slaves hard work sacrifice perseverance and resilience will always be written with golden ink till eternity 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@kerrywhite5058]

Thank you so much Indira for your kind appreciation. Yes, the Mauritian people are respectful and honour the sacrifice of the enslaved people from the French and British colonial times.