Independence anniverssary Mauritius - Mauritians from all walks of life gathered at the Anjalay stadium of Belle-Vue Tuesday to attend the official ceremony marking the 45th independence anniverssary of the Indian Ocean nation.
Mauritius gained independence from Great Britain on 12 March, 1968.
The Indian president, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, was the guest of honor at the ceremony.
Activities marking the event included parades mounted by the Indian army and of the Mauritius regular security forces as well as parachutists from neighboring Island of La Reunion.
Pana 13/03/2013