Porlwi is an annual festival of contemporary culture held in the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis. 30,000 square meters of streets in the center of the city are filled with art and light installations.
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Porlwi is an annual festival of contemporary culture held in the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis. 30,000 square meters of streets in the center of the city are filled with art and light installations.
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The founders, Astrid Delais and her partner Guillaume Jauffret, aim to revive the city through the festival. Each year, they choose a theme that encapsulates a key element of the city's regeneration -- 2017 was "nature."
Porlwi festival —
The founders, Astrid Delais and her partner Guillaume Jauffret, aim to revive the city through the festival. Each year, they choose a theme that encapsulates a key element of the city's regeneration -- 2017 was "nature."
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The festival also involves contemporary dancers, who play with the "nature" theme in their performances.
Porlwi festival —
The festival also involves contemporary dancers, who play with the "nature" theme in their performances.
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The "nature" theme responded to a survey in which many Port Louis residents called for more green space. The founders want the festival to inspire new projects and regeneration, that provide breathing space for the city.
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The "nature" theme responded to a survey in which many Port Louis residents called for more green space. The founders want the festival to inspire new projects and regeneration, that provide breathing space for the city.
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The installations and performances reflect Mauritius' multicultural background. The island's population is made up with people from Indo-Pakistani, Creole, Chinese and French descent.
Porlwi festival —
The installations and performances reflect Mauritius' multicultural background. The island's population is made up with people from Indo-Pakistani, Creole, Chinese and French descent.
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This portrait is by Mauritian artist, Thierry Amery. The crown of flowers ties in with the festival's theme, representing man's relationship with nature.
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This portrait is by Mauritian artist, Thierry Amery. The crown of flowers ties in with the festival's theme, representing man's relationship with nature.
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The street performances involve passersby, blurring the line between spectator and performer.
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The street performances involve passersby, blurring the line between spectator and performer.
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2017 was the festival's third year. Other year's themes centered around "people" and "light."
Porlwi festival —
2017 was the festival's third year. Other year's themes centered around "people" and "light."
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