During his visit to Mauritius on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a heartfelt performance of Geet Gawai, a traditional Bhojpuri musical art form. Recognised by Unesco as an ...

Geet-Gawai is a traditional, pre-wedding ceremony combining rituals, prayer, songs, music and dance performed mainly by Bhojpuri-speaking communities in Mauritius. Taking place at the bride or groom's ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked the historical ties between Mauritius and today, suggesting it was not just a partner country, but family.

“Memorable welcome in Mauritius. One of the highlights was the deep rooted cultural connect, seen in the Geet-Gawai performance. It’s commendable how the great Bhojpuri language thrives in the ...

In the original footage, people can be heard singing the Bhojpuri folk song ‘Geet-Gawai' a traditional folk song, a practice common among the Indian origin community in Mauritius. We noticed ...

The event, deeply rooted in Bhojpuri heritage, was performed as a tribute to the deep historical and cultural ties between India and Mauritius. Geet Gawai, which was recognised by UNESCO as part ...

Earlier in the day Prime Minister Modi received a traditional Bihari welcome in Mauritius with a "geet gawai" programme hosted in his honour. 'Geet gawain' is a traditional Bhojpuri musical ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Mauritius, highlighting the deep historical and cultural ties between the two nations. He announced the extension of Overseas Citizen ...

Geet Gawai is a traditional Bhojpuri musical ensemble that embodies the rich cultural heritage brought to Mauritius by women from the Bhojpuri belt of India. "Deeply touched by the warm welcome ...

Reflecting on his recent visit to Mauritius, he lauded the Indian diaspora for preserving their heritage across generations.

While we have often seen crowds thronging the streets for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India, what was seen in Mauritius during his two-day visit was a reminder of the deep ties between the two ...