Chinese New Year celebration in Mauritius 2012
Mauritius is a well-known holiday destination for beach lovers. This island nation attracts people from all corners of the world with its beautiful beaches. One of the main attractions of this destination however is the Chinese New Year
If you are wondering what to find on this Island, during the Chinese New Year, you are in for a surprise. Chinese New Year is also known as the ‘Spring event’and is celebrated in the month of February. This time of the year is also said to be the best time for visiting the Islands of Mauritius, because of the climatic conditions.
The Chinese community of Mauritius celebrates the festival with traditions and feasts. There are family get-togethers and other activities, which are followed like traditions for the festival.
Chinese New Year traditions in Mauritius for 2012:
Every year sees the people of Mauritius indulge in various activities, which are traditions for the festival. Some of the commonly followed traditions in the
Cleaning the house for the New Year
Use of red and gold color for home and surrounding decorations
Avoid using scissors or other sharp object on the day of the New Year, as these are said to bring bad luck to the family
Avoid sweeping or cleaning activities on the New Year Day, as this is said to attract evil or ill-fate for the family
Family get-togethers on the New Year Day and on the last day of the celebration
Preparing and savoring traditional dishes like, honey-cakes, dumplings, raw fish salad, and prawns. These food items are eaten for good luck, prosperity and liveliness.
Bursting firecrackers on the Chinese New Year Day to drive away evil spirits and welcoming the New Year with celebration
Throughout the Island, celebrations take place. Port Louis beach is although, one of the locations with grand New Year celebrations in Mauritius.
Events for Chinese New Year in Mauritius:
The Island hosts a number of events on the occasion of the Chinese New Year. Most of these events are traditional and organized every year for the special festival. Some of the festive events in Mauritius are:
The Lantern Festival:
Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year. On this day, colorful lanterns are hung from the branches and various other places. Most of the lanterns are red in color, which is also the color of the festival.
Dragon Dances:
Dragon dances are an important event in the Chinese New Year celebration in Mauritius. These are traditional forms of dance, which are performed on the New Year Day and also during the following week.
Common activities in celebrating the Chinese New Year in Mauritius includes, bursting crackers to scare away the evil spirits, visiting the near by beaches for family outing and get-togethers, and visiting the pagodas on the New Year Day and on the Eve to wish for good luck and prosperity for the family.
Latest Updated on 01/11/2012
Comment