[Mauritius Tourism] Over two centuries ago, cannon fire echoed across the Grand Port bay, marking the island's tumultuous history. Today, the vibrant sound of the Kreol Festival transforms the Mahébourg Waterfront, where tourists marvel at the colorful pirogues preparing for a regatta. As history unfolds in this lively scene, Red Handkerchief Island and Lion Mountain watch over the festivities, bearing witness to progress.