Cultural arts help to explain the world in which we live. If I can
captivate others with the diverse cultures of this world I believe it is
through art.
Learning other people's culture is a way of linking people and
their different value systems. Where people shape their behavior and standards
different cultures form. Through art all aspects of a culture is presented. The
cultures music, art, literature, costumes, customs and traditions can be
displayed beautifully in art pieces.
Mauritius has a total land area of the country which is 2040 km2.
The country is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural. Mauritius public holidays
involves the blending of several cultures from Mauritius's history, as well as
individual culture arising indigenously. There are Hindu festivals, Chinese
festivals, Muslim festivals, as well as Christian festivals.
There are 15 annual public holidays in
Mauritius. Seven of these are fixed holidays: 1 and 2 January; 1 February; 12
March; 1 May; 2 November; and 25 December. The remaining public holidays are
religious festivals with dates that vary from year to year. However these are
public holidays, many other festivals like Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Père Laval
Pilgrimageal also exist in Mauritius. I was able to witness many of these
holidays.
The national sport of Mauritius is
football and the national team is the Club M. The men of Mauritius are
faithfully into betting and gathering to watch this sport. Horseracing which
dates back to 1812, when the Champ de Mars Racecourse was inaugurated remain
very popular. My favorite jockey whom I got the privilege to watch live and bet
on is Robbie Burke. The first year I (Pari Chumroo) lived in Mauritius in
action for the first time in Mauritius for Maigrot Stable in 2010 was Robbie
Burke himself. Winning the Jockey’s Championship with 35 wins and a winning
percentage of 20%. I won the Barbe Cup with Gliding High during the season, a
Group 1 race. As the champion jockey, he represented Mauritius and Ireland, his
native country for the International Weekend.
Although I found my art to be my escape
route from pain, through these cultural varieties my art grew.
Please journey with me the world through my art. A life time journey which gives gives a combination birth to cultural arts.
Representing the Native American culture of the United States "Native American Warrior 1". Recently won an honorable mention at the art gallery in Goldsboro, NC. Currently exhibiting at the Art Gallery located at 102 John St., Goldsboro, NC 27530. Located there from April 4, 2014 to May 16, 2014.
Symbolizing India I chose a good friend of mine, Amit Pachori from Mumbai. A famous actor who well depicted Tatya Tope. Tatya Tope was a sworn enemy of the British and executed by the British Government on April 18, 1859. Playing the role as the great guru in the Jhansi Ki Rani series I watched while I lived in the country of Mauritius. While in confinement I was able to learn more of the Hindu culture and gain strength from the teachings. As he taught the queen of India (Manu aka Jhansi Ki Rani) I began to master new survival techniques against an enemy. I also found life through my fingers and pastels in Mauritus and created this piece while there. Not a day that passes by that I don't deep within me thank the actor Amit for his honorable role in this series.