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A MELODIC TRIBUTE TO MY ....... Sorry, I've posted this blog yesterday but I don't know why it had disappeared with all its nice comments. So I've just re-posted it now, I hope you would kindly re-post your comments on it. Thanks. ********* With the reminiscence of the periods during which our ancestors came here, on my Island Mauritius, to drudge, to toil and struggled under the harsh conditions, to make our country, what it is today, I have posted this blog in memory of all those who came from different parts of the world, centuries ago. They were snatched from their families and brought on my Island by force, by capture, by trade and through slavery. They were strong, healthy and skilled in different field of work. The Explorers, the Conquerors, the Rulers, the distinguished Settlers of high class, who were mainly Dutch, French and British, had occupied, ruled, settled and developed my Island by the hard work of our ancestors. The latter under those foreign sovereignty, had developed our virgin Island and created our nation, a Rainbow nation, a multi-cultured, a multi-lingual and multi-religion nation, A learnt and Peaceful Nation. Our ancestors had in turn, transmitted, their knowledge, their harmonious behaviors, their faiths and their mutual respects consequently unto their following generations, over and over until presently ours. We are luckier than them, in terms of higher education and facilities, in terms of independence and in terms of our Constitutional Rights and Freedom for everyone. Through history, we have learnt about the hardship and suffering which our ancestors had experienced and survived and for which, we are really sad but so grateful for all their devotion and amalgamation. When we look around admiring the beauty of their deeds, remembering their endurance and submission from the start and throughout, we are really proud of them and of our country. We thank each and everyone of them for the beautiful and peaceful country they have left behind for us to enjoy. Following, are the lyrics of a symbolic and evocative melodious song, called " Island in the sun", by Harry Belafonte, which you can watch on U..tube. I have also posted a few photos of my Island, Mauritius, I hope this blog, the song and the photos would please you. Thank you for your read and your views. Sincerely, Lisa.    The lyrics of the song: " ISLAND IN THE SUN ". This is my island in the sun Where my people have toiled since time begun. I may sail on many a sea, Her shores will always be home to me, " Oh island in the sun Willed to me by my fathers hands All my days I will sing in praise Of your forest, waters your shining sand ". As morning breaks, the heaven on high, They lift their heavy load to the sky, Sun comes down with a burning glow Mingles their sweat with earth below. I've seen women on bent knees, Cutting cane for their families, I've seen men at the waterside Casting nets at the surging tides. " Oh island in the sun ................ " At the time I never miss The gay colored skirts as they turn and twist, Then we always with our guitars Underneath it voice, be a thousand smiles. I pray the day will never come When I can't awake to the sound of drum Never let me miss the carnival With calypso songs philosophical. Oh island in the sun, Willed to me by my fathers hands All my days, I will sing in praise Of your forests, waters, your shining sand. Of your forests, waters, your shining sand ************************ . ,          |
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Hello Lisa, MLLD One of the highly informative blogs read by me very recently. Thanks Lisa, for sharing the information with us. May be, one day I shall be able to visit the island in the sun to enjoy its amazing natural beauties and to interact with your people including some one I know for a long time. Have a pleasant time, Lisa,MLLD .Best wishes and regards. look
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12/16/2015 9:52 am |
Such beautiful beaches and sunny skies. My kind of place. Spiritwoman ^i^
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Really beautiful, so tranquil
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12/17/2015 2:50 am |
Hi Lisa: That island looks like paradise. I've read so many books about the horrors of slavery and it's hard to believe something that evil was allowed in several countries. The slaves were treated like livestock, bought and worked to death, r*ped, torn from their families. For centuries they worked from morning to night and didn't get paid, so they didn't have any money or property to pass down to their families when they died. I have been an advocate of financial restitution from the government for every single person with even a drop of black blood in their body. This would at least make up for the financial loss to some extent, but the other atrocities of slavery are our shameful history here in North America too.
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Hello Looklook, MBN, Thank you for your visit and your wonderful comments on this blog of mine. Am glad it has pleased you. I hope you can visit my Island some time, surely you would enjoy it, its people and its environment, you'll be most welcome. Our people is so welcoming here, towards all peaceful visitors. Thanks again, MBN. I wish you all my best. Lisa.
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Spiritwoman, hi dear friend, So glad reading from you again on my blog. Thank you for your appreciation of the beaches here, lots of sceneries I could also post due to limitation of spaces. Thank you again Spirit. Wishing you a pleasant day. Lisa.
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Lake Walker, hi, How glad I am for your visit and for you pleasant thoughts of being here, enjoying the Island. Surely, you'll be really amazed on your real tour eventually. You will have lot of choices to visits and spend nice time of course, and forcibly during your winter there. Thanks once more LakeWalker. I wish you all my best. Lisa.
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Charming Maudie, hello dear, My guess was exact when I thought this blog would please you as well as the photos. Thanks for reading and commenting so nicely, Maudie, it pleases me so much. With my best regards to you and family. Lisa.
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Bijou, hi dear, Always happy reading from you on my blogs. Thanks for your meaningful comments. It's so true how all those slaves in every country where they were meant to work, it had been such a suffering for all of them. That's how it was, according to history. Thank you for your participation in acknowledging that sad eventual period, Bijou. Yet, my dear friend, even nowadays, in other countries, there is still slavery going on. Thank you again, dear, I wish you and your family, a fine day. Lisa.
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Roxy1946 69F View my blog 20227 posts View my blog 12/15/2015 8:29 pm Add a comment Quote | Respond Loved the read and your photos. Thank you so much. Mary Ann
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Fossil_Fetcher 67M View my blog 2602 posts View my blog 12/15/2015 9:16 pm Add a comment Quote | Respond First of all, your photos are stunning. I am jealous because you have such a beautiful place to live while I am stuck here in Florida. Your multi-cultural heritage is certainly unique. I'd bet you money most Americans could not find Mauritius on a world map if their lives depended on it. Now that I think about it, I remember someone posting that about a third of Americans could not find the United States on a world map. We are raising a generation of stupid people here. Do you ever visit Madagascar? I have seen some specials on educational television which explored the diverse animal life there. Fossil God Save America !!
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Mary Ann dear, hi, As I have mentioned above, having lost the first post with your nice comments before, by mere chance I had a copy and had and saved it. So, I have pasted it on here, to be able to respond to you. Thank you so much for your visit and your nice comments on this blog of mine Mary Ann, I do appreciate your kindness very much. Am glad that my blog has pleased you too. Thanks again dear. I wish you and all of yours, a wonderful weekend. Lisa.
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Fossil hi, Sorry, I had to do the same as I've mentioned just above, in my responce to Roxy, that is to copy and paste your pleasant comments on the previous post of this blog which had disappeared. Your wonderful comments has surely pleased me, Fossil, and that's why I wanted by any means, to thank you for them and for your visit as well. Your comments have given me a smile and Yes, I have visited Madagascar several times before. It has lots of forest animal also but the country there has yet to be developed. In a few towns and its capital there, life is ok but otherwise elsewhere is still undeveloped. I wish you and your family, a joyous weekend, Fossil. Kind regards, Lisa.
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