RE: Explore the history of the slave trade and its deep impact on the history of Mauritius
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Hello @digi-me. Thanks for the photos and brief background of the history of Mauritius. Indeed, the Atlantic Slave Trade was brutal on those who were captured and forced to build the early infrastructure of more than one country. France and Britain. There are no words to describe how I feel about their influence and participation in the slave trade, among other European countries. Rarely do any of them want to acknowledge their roles in unleashing slavery in the countries they directed the people of Africa be taken as forced labor under brutal, severe conditions to the detriment of their lives. A sad era in human history that to this day, no participating country wants to take full responsibility for.
The Museum will surely be a sacred place for those whose ancestors toiled Mauritian lands for the enjoyment of those who came after. Reading travel brochures and compact histories downplay the roles African played and paid with their lives.
I appreciate you sharing this. Take care and have a good rest of your week.
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Thank you for commenting. It is a sad story and unfortunately widespread use of slaves ruined so many lives. I think the government of Mauritius did a great job with this museum♥️
It looks like it will be a national treasure for all to learn and be guided by. When you say that all citizens, no matter the nationality, live in harmony there, it's a testament to the efforts of all concerned to foster peace and acceptance. All humans are equal. No matter what. As a descendant of slaves brought to the U.S. during the Atlantic Slave Trade in the early 1800s, it's important to see recognition given to those group of people here and elsewhere and never forget they were taken and forced into servitude.
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I too believe it will be a national treasure to the island. I come to Mauritius each year and will visit again next year to see how it developes. It's such an important isue. The decendants of the slaves really deserves this recognition.
Throughout the years, various organizations have asked for reparations, but that will never happen.
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