Père Laval Pilgrimage
Tens of thousands walk to the shrine of Père Laval, protector of the freed slaves — Mauritius' great Catholic pilgrimage.
Sainte-Croix, Port Louis
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2 free events in Mauritius over the coming weeks — no ticket needed. Across 2 different venues. Next up: Père Laval Pilgrimage on Wed, 9 Sept 2026. Updated Mon, 10 Aug 2026.
☀️ 06:35 – 17:55 · 🌊 High tide 12:00 & 23:00 · 7-day tides
Tens of thousands walk to the shrine of Père Laval, protector of the freed slaves — Mauritius' great Catholic pilgrimage.
Colourful processions carry statues of Lord Ganesh to rivers and the sea — one of the island's most vivid festivals.
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