Grand Gaube is known for its multi-ethnicity - the Indian, Muslim, and Chinese diasporas peacefully coexist here. In addition, French, South Africans, and British live in the city permanently. All this together gives a very rich culture, which cannot be ignored. The language mostly spoken by local people is Creole. Ethnic diversity is also reflected in the character of locals, as well as in the national cuisine, traditions, holidays, and culture. Residents of Grand Gaube never refuse to help, as they are accustomed to the influx of tourists and are in fact very good-natured, and there are no exceptions in this case.
You can find a hotel for just about every taste in the miniature resort of Grand Gaube. The most prestigious and expensive one is fashionable LUX Grand Gaube. It is located on the territory … Open
Grand Gaube is a town located not far away from Grand Baie. Many years ago it also was a small fishing village; today this is a resort zone. The population of this town is still mainly … Open
On February 1, Grand Gaube celebrates one of the most important holidays in all of Mauritius (however, it is widely celebrated beyond its borders). He is dedicated to the abolition of slavery, which occurred in 1835. It is a public holiday, and therefore nobody works on this day. It is celebrated with parades, dances and, of course, fireworks, which is the culmination of the festival. Another national holiday is celebrated along with the Day of All Saints on November 2. This is the Day of the First Workers, and more specifically, the day of arrival of the first workers from India. The holiday is official but celebrated in a narrow family circle.
The main dish of the national cuisine is curry, which is offered at any restaurant in Grand Gaube. A pleasant surprise awaits connoisseurs of fine dining because the local curry is … Open
Diwali is probably the most colorful Hindu holiday celebrated in early November or late October. It is dedicated to the victory of the force of good in the face of Rama over the great evil personified by Ravan. Prince Rama freed Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, thereby filling the whole world with light. And this is exactly what the inhabitants of Grand Gaube are doing during the celebration of the Hindu holiday - it is simply impossible to find a place not illuminated with lights. This applies not only to central streets of the city and Hindu temples but also residential buildings. At this time, all the doors are wide open - it is believed that Lakshmi will be thus able to enter the house to bless believers, giving them a year of prosperity.
The main attraction of Grand Gaube is its beautiful beaches attracting fans of water entertainment from all over the world. Although there are no important historical or natural sights on … Open
Among adherents of Islam, the most significant holidays are Eid-al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and Muḥarram dedicated to mourning the death of Ḥusayn ibn ʿAl, which marks the new year. Eid-al-Fitr teaches everyone to be kind, share food and give alms. Muḥarram is a more colorful holiday. At this time, besides prayers, you can witness public festivities called “yamseh”. And that means it's time to get acquainted with the traditions of Muslims in Grand Gaube. As is known, here they are slightly different from traditional Islamic customs in the East. Muslim holidays are assigned dates according to the Islamic calendar.