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MGI and RTI in Moka, Mauritius
This central district is part of a plateau of scrub, sugarcane and in the Midlands area, tea. It caters for the educational overspill of Port Louis , with the university of Mauritius and Mahatma Gandhi Institute, and also has the governor's official residence at Le Reduit. It's population is about 55,000. The Moka district is devoted largely to agriculture, but recently the district and its towns has experienced major changes and agriculture importance is decreasing in Moka District. While the Moka district isn’t particularly noted for its tourist attractions like much of the other districts in Mauritius, there are still a handful of must-see destinations in Moka.

Quartier Militaire
Quartier Militaire is a town found in the centre of Mauritius, found in the Moka District and the capital of Moka-Flacq district, mainly known as the Garden District. It houses the District Council of Moka-Flacq. The Quarter Militaire stadium is an attraction for the town's inhabitants. Providence is the major quarter for religious activities, boasting a big Hindu temple and an Islamic cultural centre, which will be the only one in Moka district, is being built there. Many old temples are still standing there.

Royal Plaza is known as Quartier Militaire's town Centre. It is a highly frequented area which possesses two mosques, one church, the major bus station, police station, post office and several service facilities. There also in Quartier Militaire numerous health centres, youth clubs, football courts, several video clubs and groceries, shopping centers, apartments and also industries.

Valetta is known for its small lake which is a local attraction and it has a splendid view. Tourists occasionally wander at Valetta Lake.

Le Réduit, or the Refuge
One of the more noted tourist attractions in Moka is Le Réduit, or the Refuge. This is an old governor’s mansion located about a kilometer north of Moka. There is a large garden sitting on the 200-acre property, and a waterfall as well. However, the mansion is open only in selected dates.

Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) and Rabindranath Tagore Institute (RTI)
The Mahatma Gandhi Institute and the Rabindranath Tagore Institute are polynodal institutions in the educational landscape of Mauritius. In the context of the broad objective of government to preserve the cultural heritage and foster the Mauritian identity, the Mahatma Gandhi Institute has been given responsibilities at the national level for Indian Studies, Indian performing arts, fine arts, Mauritian Studies, and Chinese Studies. This college was created/donated by the Government of India and started as an experimental college. It got really popular and now ranks 3rd in the whole country.

Folk Museum of Indian Immigration
The Folk Museum of Indian Immigration was set up and inaugurated on 11th March 1991. The aims and objectives of the museum are to collect, preserve, restore, promote and disseminate the historical and cultural heritage of the Indian Immigrants. Through a permanent exhibition of archival documents, photographs, lithographs, dioramas and artefacts, the different phases of the history of Indian settlement and their cultures have been depicted. The Folk Museum provides guided tours for the educational institutions and the public at large on demand. Information and assistance for academic research on Indian diaspora can also be supplied on request. To actualise its mission, the Centre for Mauritian and Comparative Cultural Studies has a research agenda in:

  • Immigration and Settlement, Migration and Diaspora Studies;
  • Mauritian and Comparative Literature, and Translation Studies;
  • Contemporary Societies, and Development Studies

For more information:
Mahatma Gandhi Institute
Mahatma Gandhi Avenue
Moka, Mauritius
Tel.: +230-433 24 88
Fax: +230-433 22 35
E-mail: asibmgi@intnet.mu
http://mgi.intnet.mu/
http://mgirti.org/

Creole-style house
Eurêka estate, at Moka, in the centre of Mauritius, holds one of the best-preserved residences from the French colonial period. Not too far from Moka, Eureka is another example of colonial creole architecture. Eureka is in fact more than a museum. The house is constructed largely of wood and surrounded by a long, shady verandah. The extensive grounds consist of a curious mix of natural Mauritian plant life, including mango trees and palms, a waterfall and an English-style garden. The property will delight all nature lovers. The visitor enters a world of peace and calm. Eureka House, a magnificent and beautifully restored Creole-style house is reputed to be one of the largest house on the island. More Info visit: http://www.maisoneureka.com/

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