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Product Description CultureShock! Mauritius contains all the information you will need to assimilate into life on this island where the dodo once roamed free. Mauritius has often been called a paradise on earth because of its picture-postcard beaches and idyllic resorts; but that image is just one facet of this small nation with a multi-racial heritage. In this book, you will discover more about the different ethnic groups that live side-by-side and the local customs such as what to do when invited to an Indian, a Muslim, a Creole, or a Chinese wedding. Learn more about the local Creole language, the traditional dance known as séga, the difference between a bazar and boutique, as well as what to do at a tea hotel. Let CultureShock! Mauritius introduce you to the wonderful people of Mauritius and guide you through the ins and outs of the country so that you get the most out of your stay here. About the Author Born in Mauritius, Roseline NgCheong-Lum spent the first 20 years of her life on the island, making friends with and learning from all the various ethnic groups that make up the country. These formative years have instilled in her a deep interest in peoples and their cultures. After graduating from Oxford University, she worked as a teacher in a large Mauritian secondary school, sharing her love for literature with her pupils. In 1988, she moved to Singapore where she became an editor, continuing her association with books. Roseline has lived in England, the United States and Thailand, and has travelled to almost every region in the world. She now lives in Singapore with her husband and two daughters. She spends at least one month every year in Mauritius, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of her beloved country. Despite her hectic schedule, Roseline has managed to author several books in the Cultures of the World and the Countries of the World series and Journey Through Bangkok. Her book Not Just a Good Food Guide: Bangkok won the 2005 Gourmand Internatio