This prestigious race is run at the Champ De Mars since 1843

Venue: Champ De Mars Race Course, Port Louis

Every year towards the hour of sundown on 8 September, men, women and children from every part of the island, leave their houses and start on a long march to the shrine of Father Jacques Désiré Laval at Sainte Croix, where prayers are said.  The death of Père Laval is commemorated on 9 September.

Venue: St Croix, Port Louis

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated during the August / September. It marks the birthday of Ganesha, the God of wisdom and remover of all obstacles according to Hindu mythology. The event ends with the Ganesh Visarjan​ whereby devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in water body after a gala street procession.

Organiser : Ministry of Arts and Culture

Venue: National Event