The Sino-Mauritian community celebrates the lunar new year, which is a public holiday. Port Louis's Chinatown is hung with lanterns, with dragon and lion dances and fireworks. Go during the day, when there are the most street events.
Festivals and holidays · Mauritius
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
Tradition · Port Louis (Chinatown) and nationwide
Other celebrations in Mauritius
Jan.Religious festivalThaipoosam CavadeeTamil temples all over the island
Mar.Religious festivalMaha Shivaratree (Grand Bassin pilgrimage)Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), Savanne district, and roads across the island