Port Louis/New Delhi, March 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an enthusiastic welcome from the Indian community in Mauritius and was also treated to a performance of Geet Gawai, a rendition of traditional Bhojpuri songs, by the Indo-Mauritian community members on his arrival in Port Louis today.
In posts on X, the PM said:
"Deeply touched by the warm welcome from the Indian community in Mauritius. Their strong connection to Indian heritage, culture and values is truly inspiring. This bond of history and heart continues to thrive across generations."
"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 thr...