Mauritius-UK Culture & Diaspora: A Mauritian sega dance theatre production, A Journey Through Mauritius, is bringing local culture to London audiences, with founder Priamvada “Pria” Jugdhar and dancers showcasing sega rhythms and Bhojpuri songs. Heritage Meets Climate Action: ICCROM and ALIPH launched ASILI, a 30-month heritage-for-climate initiative across four African sites, using local knowledge to tackle sea-level rise, erosion, cyclones and disaster risk. Tourism With Substance: A new push argues cultural tourism should be treated as a strategic resource, not just scenery—highlighting heritage, festivals, music, cuisine and performing arts as major growth drivers for Africa and the Indian Ocean. Mauritius in the Spotlight for Visitors: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority wrapped up a three-city South Africa roadshow (Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg) with 260 travel professionals, pitching “Destination Mauritius” experiences to boost bookings. Mind & Medicine: A lifestyle health piece explains the nocebo effect—how negative expectations can trigger real symptoms—linking mind and body in everyday healthcare. Local Life & Leisure: Trou aux Biches Beachcomber is set to reopen in October after renovation and beach restoration, with a refreshed resort identity and sustainability focus. Regional Spotlight: Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam met Narendra Modi in Seychelles, as India-Mauritius cooperation on defence, energy, cyber security and capacity building was discussed.