Mauritius Independence Day 2012

Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritius Independence Day 2012. Preview: Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritius Independence Day 2012. Preview: In the Mauritian holiday calendar, one important day is the 12th of March – the day on which we claimed our independence from Britain. On that day in 1968, we emerged as a new sovereign nation, as we state in the pledge to our flag, “in peace, justice and liberty”. Independence day is commonly associated with parades, political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history of Mauritius. Many politicians make …

11 Mar 2012, Island Crisis