A charming book of poetry in French, published recently in Mauritius. *** THREE SAMPLE POEMS: clapotis, l’eau le soir, nage dans la piscine, le ciel, tapissé de noir, etoiles eveillées, ondines *** SILHOUETTES ROTONDES, CACHALOTS FLOTTANTS, L ILE AUX SERPENT, L’ILE RONDE. *** A L’OMBRE, 30 DEGRES, FORTE HUMIDITE, CADEAUX EPARPILLES PELE-MELE C’EST NOEL!… Continue reading L’Ile aux vacances
Month: March 2011
Barakpur, near Kolkata, India
There is a Greek-style classical building in India which, as long as it stands, will serve as a tangible link to Mauritius. Originally built to serve as a mausoleum, the building is at Barakpur, about 13 miles from Kolkata. Barakpur Cenotaph with sepoy guards The building has been known by several names: Minto’s Memorial Hall… Continue reading Barakpur, near Kolkata, India
Taekwondo : Charlene Mongelard
Charlene Mongelard, who is well-known in the Taekwondo community in the UK, has won so many championships and competitions that her room at home is packed with trophies, shields and medals. Charlene started practising Taekwondo as soon as she was able to walk; her father, who was also her coach, trained her from a very… Continue reading Taekwondo : Charlene Mongelard
Across the Kalapani, The Bihari Presence in Mauritius
BOOK REVIEW Across the Kalapani The Bihari Presence in Mauritius by Clare Anderson, Sarita Boodhoo, Marina Carter, Saloni Deerpalsingh, Amenah Jahangeer-Chojoo and V. Govinden CRIOS, Mauritius, 2000 A large number of Mauritians of Indian origin are originally from the state of Bihar in northern India. This volume, beautifully illustrated by Indo-Mauritian artist Neermala… Continue reading Across the Kalapani, The Bihari Presence in Mauritius