Vincent and Sapna, two amazing guest talking about the impact of the Mauritian culture on their life. Vincent, a former radio host, talking about how significant the Mauritian culture is when it comes to music and celebrations. Sapna, born and raised in the UK by Mauritian parents, came to Mauritius after years, and understood the importance of communicating in her native language, which motivated her to learn more about our beautiful native language, the Creole.

Episode 1 – The Origins of Mauritius: A Journey Through Time

Welcome to the very first episode of The Mauritian Time Capsule! In this episode, we open the capsule on the early history of Mauritius—a small island with a big story.

🌍 From its first recorded discovery by Arab sailors to the arrival of the Dutch, French, and British colonisers, we trace the key moments that shaped the island’s unique identity.

🕊️ Learn about the rise and fall of the dodo, the impact of colonial rule, and how waves of migration—from Africa, Europe, India, and China—formed the multicultural nation we know today.

This episode sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Mauritius’ complex past, laying the foundation for the cultural stories and personal voices we’ll explore in future episodes.

Step in, and discover how history lives on in every corner of the island.