We are about to celebrate 50 years of independence of the Republic of Mauritius.
We have indeed achieved a lot over years of being independent. Our grand parents or great grand parents, have witnessed this epical beginning of a wonderful journey for Mauritius. We have a lot to thank for putting Mauritius on the map to begin with.
50 years was bound to be celebrated with the gorgeous Indian actress Sridevi who just passed away unfortunately. Subsequently we will celebrate it with some politician and make it all grandiosity without a doubt. And considering we positively improved in various ways. We are one of the few countries where there is practically no racism. Yes practically. There are always a few idiots. But majority of us are not racist nor culturally biassed. We do live in harmony. Foreigners would kill to live in a relaxed, snow free, amazing beaches paradise, we call our country. We can compare Mauritius to a number of developed countries and we still can come out on top.
It is true that we failed in many fields too. Politically and culturally no improvements. We have politicians who are ripping us off and it has been the case ever since. Drugs are becoming more and more handy. We are becoming lazy, unwilling to sacrifice for the better of the country, selfish and the list goes on.
Nevertheless we are one great nation and take pride on being Mauritian. 
Ken Jooseery 