Sega in Mauritius

The wonders of Sega in Mauritius.

Mauritius transcends the label of “tropical paradise”. The country is deeply rooted in fascinating history and consists of beautifully diverse people through various descendants which shaped the cultural and musical diversity in Mauritius. The country has a wide variety of musical styles, from ghazals to ‘Sega tipik’ and Carnatic music, which today has resulted in a diverse music scene.

 

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Sega in Mauritius

The Sega is a dance which originated from the music of Madagascar and the mainland of Africa. The spirit of Africa resonates through the musical instrument like the “ravanne“, triangle or “Maravanne” and sung in Creole (Mother tongue of Mauritians).

Sega is the most famous music genres in Mauritius, the others being its fusion genre Seggae and Bhojpuri songs. Originally, sung by men and women, sold as slaves, it is now known as the national music of Mauritius.

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Significance of Sega for Mauritians

The Sega is a cry from the soul trying to transform the miseries and sorrows of life, while at the same time expressing the universal human desire for joy and happiness. It is a nostalgic heritage of the villagers.

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If it happens to you to attend a Sega show and join in, you will be enchanted and impressed! You can never leave without learning a few steps of Sega in Mauritius. This vibrant local dance with its distinctive African rhythm will have your hips moving to the beats. Many hotels and restaurants organise a Sega show to end the evening.

This vibrant music blends peoples from different continents and has had a significant influence on the different musical structures like, like ‘seggae’, ‘Sega jazz’, ‘Sega blues’ and ‘sagaï’. different

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Taxi Service Mauritius will be pleased to arrange your airport transfers to your hotel and other places throughout your stay on our beautiful island. We also organise activities and tours around Mauritius where you learn more on the cultures, places, and peoples in Mauritius. 

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