Here in Mauritius, religious holidays are celebrated by everyone, regardless of one's personal religion.
Today is a national holiday for the Assumption of Mary. Everyone has the day off, schools are closed, etc.
All the stores were selling blue cakes. Since they were on such a deal, of course we had to buy one.
Our condo is furnished with Christian features such as the clock on our wall in this photo. Our neighbors have other religious symbols and clothing, reflecting Chinese, Hindu and Muslim traditions.
The wording on the cake is "Vive Marie." Wikipedia explains the importance of the celebration:
The Assumption is important to many Catholic and Orthodox Christians as the Virgin Mary's heavenly birthday (the day that Mary was received into Heaven). Belief about her acceptance into the glory of Heaven is seen by some Christians as the symbol of the promise made by Jesus to all enduring Christians that they too will be received into paradise.
We plan to respectfully participate in all the local celebrations, just as the locals do.
Maybe someday we can get July 24th, Pioneer Day, recognized.
:)
Today is a national holiday for the Assumption of Mary. Everyone has the day off, schools are closed, etc.All the stores were selling blue cakes. Since they were on such a deal, of course we had to buy one.
Our condo is furnished with Christian features such as the clock on our wall in this photo. Our neighbors have other religious symbols and clothing, reflecting Chinese, Hindu and Muslim traditions.
The wording on the cake is "Vive Marie." Wikipedia explains the importance of the celebration:
The Assumption is important to many Catholic and Orthodox Christians as the Virgin Mary's heavenly birthday (the day that Mary was received into Heaven). Belief about her acceptance into the glory of Heaven is seen by some Christians as the symbol of the promise made by Jesus to all enduring Christians that they too will be received into paradise.
We plan to respectfully participate in all the local celebrations, just as the locals do.
Maybe someday we can get July 24th, Pioneer Day, recognized.
:)
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