Bridging Worlds: From Girmitya to Government – The Journey of Indians in Mauritius
The social fabric of Mauritius is premised on a very strong conscious sense of multiculturalism. The Indian Diaspora is a majority in Mauritius and mainly comprises the descendants of the Girmityas or the indentured labourers who migrated, voluntarily and involuntarily, to Mauritius during the colonial era. In a self-conscious effort to forge an inclusive All Mauritian identity, the Indian Diaspora chooses to call themselves Mauritians and not Indians. Ho.
Bridging Worlds: From Girmitya to Government – The Journey of Indians in Mauritius
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forcefulSpirit
Wonderful clip I have learned many things about the Mauritian people and from where their roots can be traced.
Wonderful clip I have learned many things about the Mauritian people and from where their roots can be traced.
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Big Thanks to Indiandiplomacy for this wonderful video!!!! Blessed to be living on this small paradise!!!