02 MENU Discover our culinary and cultural diversity in our restaurants.

03 DID YOU KNOW? Enjoy some fun facts!

04 MAURITIAN RIDDLES (SIRANDANES) Can you figure them out?

05 CALENDAR Where to be during March!

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Independence of Mauritius, Indigo Hotels invites you to discover or rediscover ‘kouma bizin’, the rich and diverse gastronomic heritage of ‘nou ti zil’! A multitude of ‘Morisien’ dishes ranging from ‘Franco-morisien’ cuisine at Labourdonnais, ‘kreol-morisien’ at Suf-fren, or Indo-Morisien at Hennessy, not forgetting the undeniably irresistible ‘street food ‘with sinwa-morisian influences’ at The Address.

ROOMS

Indigo celebratesthe 50th Anniversary of Independence !

IS THE NUMBER OF MAURITIAN EMPLOYEES AT INDIGO HOTELS OUT OF 601 IN TOTAL

During the whole month of March, enjoy Gister Beer at Rs 120 or Rs 650 for a bucket of 6 and enjoy 100% Mauritian and live enter-tainment at The Address !

Did you know?

Don’t miss out

12 March2018

50th Anniversary of

Independence of Mauritius

EVENT OF THE MONTH

Summary

I Spa

Special promo

Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel I Le Suffren Hotel & Marina I Hennessy Park Hotel I The Address Boutique Hotel

All Mauritians benefit from a special price on accommodation throughout the month of March ! “Kass paké !”

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Sirandane

Kas serkey, manz dimounn mor? Pistas - Peanuts

HAPPY HOURIn celebration of our independence, enjoy special Happy Hours with 100% local artists at On the Rocks, while Backstage has a spectacular night planned not to be missed on the 16 of March !

EVENTS

Be Mauritian at I Spa !Our Mauritian signature massage is available throught the year as well as a sumptuous 100% local gommage which is on sale at the I Spa.

A Taste of

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Dilo apendant? Pied coco - coconut tree

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AuthorsIndependence DayMauritian CocktailDiscover our special Mauritian Signature cocktail featured in all of our hotel bars! A cocktail madewith 100% local ingredients and proudly displaying the colours of the national flag.

1968: National anthem written by Jean-Georges Prosper and composed by Philippe Gentil. Only the English version is official.

12 March 1968

Glory to thee, MotherlandO Motherland of mine.Sweet is thy beauty,Sweet is thy fragrance,Around thee we gatherAs one people,As one nation,In peace, justice and liberty.Beloved the Country,May God bless theeFor ever and ever.

Bondie beni twa Mama,Nou Mama, nou Later Sakre.To bote li dou,To parfen li dou,To tini nou ansamKouma enn pep,Enn sel nasionDan lape, lazistis, liberte.Zoli Mama,Bondie beni twaToultan, toultan, toultan.

Conciergerie Breakfast CornerBeing a 100% Mauritian group, Indigo Hotels’ roots are anchored in the country’s cultural heritage. Our Conciergerie, located at the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel, has been conceived to showcase this proud heritage for guests.

As part of our exciting Independ-ence programme, all Indigo staff members will be celebrating Mauritius’ fascinating culture and history with their own contributions, participating in the talks and con-ference put together by Maya de Salle-Essoo , an anthropologist.

On 12th of March 2018, we mark 50 years of independence of our Motherland from the day it was proclaimed a sovereign state in 1968. Prey to successive waves of colonisation, its history relates to those of the many people from around the world. From being an unknown dot on a worldmap to have become the most strategic asset of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius has stoked the flames of superpowers to cross oceans, undergone wars for acquisition and homed a melting pot of multi-cultural diversity. These are all represented in our ‘Stella Clavisque Maris Indici’ motto. (Star and key of the Indian Ocean)

Our small island has stood tall and firm against the winds of change. Let us recall the long march towards independence, the struggle of our ancestors to secure freedom and the hard work of all citizens. Let us pay tribute to the small nation, which has united over the years, regardless of skin colour, race, religious beliefs and ethnicity, to help build a new Mauritius. The island has proven its greatness, whilst integrating the individuality of each, whilst retaining its authenticity.

The Indigo Group prides itself on holding strong values of respect, harnessing individuality and being emotionally

connected to further promote and strengthen the Mauritian community. We are a Mauritian group for Mauritian people to enhance our Mauritian society, be it throughout our people’s well being or economic contribution.

Above all, our commonality lies in our differences.

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast with a local cultural touch. Sip on energising sugar cane juice that you can have freshly pressed, while enjoying local cakes and pastries, available year round in all Indigo Hotel’s restaurants.

Mauritius National Anthem

Creol versionEnglish version

News

A Salute toour‘Quadricolore’

delicated to Mauritian specialitiesin our Hotels

Sirandane

We wish you a uniting independence day !

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Menu

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What is your preferred 100% Mauritian dish?

Rougaille de poisson salé

(Salted fish rougaille)

As a kid, what was your favourite Mauritian game to play?

Don’t miss out...

SELECTION OF SHOTS

Guanaja panacotta withcrab meat remoulade

Christophine and prawn tartare, grapefruit and mint leaves

Eggplant caviar and fresh shrimps with crispy bread

Sacremanga mousse with dorado roulade

Vegetable pickles flan with chilli filament

SALADS Smoked octopus salad, cardamom salt and glazed onion

Beetroot carpaccio and cottage cheese quenelle

Seafood tartare with creamy avocado

TERRINESVenison terrine with pink pepper andspiced bread

Dorado mousseline, Bigarade marmalade

SOUP Seafood and yellow pea bisque with curry leaves

MAIN COURSES

Calamari blanquette with broad beans flavoured with spices

Guinea fowl civet, sweet potato roasted and scented with cinnamon flakes and spices

Fine slices of dorado, compote of leek and frothy white wine sauce

Layered of grilled eggplant and beef, mornay sauce and nutmeg

Slow cooked lamb, mousseline of tarrot root, tamarind and red wine sauce

Pilaf rice with prawn and mussels

DESSERTSCaramelised banana with orange liquor

Coconut symphony

Sweet potato opera

Mango charlotte

Mauritian-styleoctopus salad I Fishsalad with corianderTypical Mauritian tuna salad I Chilli bitessalad

***Crab Broth I Fish Broth I Assortment of ‘boulettes’ (Beef, fish, chayote, Teokon, saw mai)

***Roti I Dholl Puri I Ti Puri served with lima bean curry I Vegetable pickle pumpkin I Brèdes stew I Chicken curryFish curry I Venison curry I Octopus vindaye I Fried corn fish I Mauritian-style vindaye squid I Seafood bechamel

***Upside-down chicken I Fried chicken noodles I Fried rice salted fish

***Chicken samoussa I Cheese samoussaChilli bites I Stuffed chilli

DESSERTSRoasted pineapple with ginger

Papaya in syrup

Traditional Mauritian pudding

Corn and coconut pudding

Coconut caramel cream

Lemongrass sagoo

Carambole with vanilla

Sweet potato pudding

COLD ITEMSBittergourd vindaloo

Seafood and green papaya salad

Pickled eggplant with curryleaves

Lentil salad with chicken ham

Thin slice of red tuna withheart of palm

Mesclun salad

Bread

SOUPSCrab soup with coriander

HOT ITEMSChicken and prawn curry

Gratinated chayotte withcrab meat

Fish and eggplant stew

Vegetable curry

Lima bean curry

Sausage rougaille with fried Mauritian peppers

Fried rice with salted fish

Slow cooked lamb with red wine

Smothered pumpkin

Dholl puriMango pickle I ’Bilimbis’ pickle I Chilli paste I Tomato chutney I Coconut chutney

DESSERTSOrange caramel cream

Tradiitional coconut cake

Pineapple panna cotta

Passion fruit crème brûlée

Fruit salad

COLD STARTERSFried seasonal vegetables in gram flour, assortment of chutneys

Kachumbal salad with spices and fresh coriander

Paneer salad with spiced pineapple

Chickpeas and potato chaat

Mixed salad with Indian dressing

Chicken tikka with cucum-ber salad and yoghurt dressing

Seafood masala salad with lime pickle

Aloo chaat spring potato

salad with south Indian spices

SOUPDaal and spinach soup with hot spices

LIVE COOKING FROM THE TANDOORNaan tandoori withchicken tikka

Lamb tandoori

Vegetable tandoori

MAIN COURSESChicken curry

Salmi style lamb stew

Fish cooked in saffronand coconut gravy

Seafood Jhinga salad

Black dhal makhani

Seasonal mixed vegetables massala

Palak paneer

Indian Bhajis with onions

Vegetables puloa rice

DESSERTSCarrot Halva with almonds and cardamom

Gulab Jamun

Ras Malai

Fresh seasonal fruits

Assorted Indian sweets

Dried apricots cooked in cardamom syrup

Freshly prepared lassi

OF THE VEGETABLES USED BY OUR CHEFS IN THE KITCHEN COME FROM 100% LOCAL PRODUCERS

Did you know?

80%

Meet our Mauritian Chefs...

Bringing you the very best of local cuisine to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Independence of Mauritius. Enjoy Indo-Morisien, Franco-Morisien, Kreol-Morisien and Sinwa-Morisien cuisine, each celebrated in one of our hotels. Disover the menus below:

What is your preferred 100% Mauritian dish?

Bouillon tête de poisson, brèdes mouroum et chatini coco

(Fish head broth, mouroum brede and coconut chutney)

As a kid, what was your favourite Mauritian game to play?

Chef NizamChef Jonathan

What is your preferred 100% Mauritian dish?

Riz frit poisson salé(Fried rice and salted fish)

As a kid, what was your favourite Mauritian game to play?

Chef ThierryChef Fabrice

What is your preferred 100% Mauritian dish?

Curry ourite(Octopus curry)

As a kid, what was your favourite Mauritian game to play?

HENNESSY PARK HOTEL

THE ADDRESSBOUTIQUE HOTEL

LABOURDONNAISWATERFRONT HOTEL LE SUFFREN HOTEL & MARINA

Canette(marbles) Domino

(dominos)

Larou Lariazet kas cot

(Tyre racing and casse-côte)

La marelle & canette

(Hop Scotch & Marbles)

I nd igo Hote ls

Buffet at

Rs 95010-15 MARCH

Buffet at Rs 9502-9 MARCH

Buffet at Rs 95016-22 MARCH

Le Suffren Hotel & MarinaThe Address Boutique Hotel

Hennessy Park Hotel Labourdonnais

Waterfront Hotel

Buffet at

Rs 1,200

23-31 MARCH

More information on Facebook or email: info@indigohotels.com

Suffren Hotel

Happy Hour100% Mauritian talent every Friday during the month of March

MAURITIAN ARTISTS HAVE PERFORMED AT HENNESSY PARK HOTEL SINCE ITS OPENING

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Ingredients 1/2 kg of salted fish I 2 spoons of oil I 3 finely chopped onions I 1 spoon of crushed garlic I 1 spoon of crushed ginger I 2 spoons of concentrated tomato paste I 450g of crushed tomato I 4 twigs of thyme I 1 handful of finely chopped coriander I Pepper

Preparation

Submerge the fish in hot water for about 10 minutes then dry.

Fry the fish over medium heat, strip into pieces.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan.

Sauté the onions, add garlic, ginger and leave to fry until they are golden in color.

Add the tomato paste, leave to brown, stirring contin-uously for 30 seconds. Add the chopped thyme, mix and continue cooking for 30 seconds over low heat.

Add the tomatoes add salted fish, stir 15seconds, cover and cook for 5 minutesat low heat.

Add a little hot water and choppedparsley, stir 20 seconds.

Serve with white rice.

Bon appetit!

RECETTE

In our Restaurants:Mauritian Culinary festival in all of our hotels during the month of MarchThe “Breakfast Corner”, adding a Mauritian touch to enjoy for a yearSpecial Mauritian Signature cocktail in all of our hotels throughout the yearSpecial Mauritian accommodation prices throughout the month of March

INDIGO

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Hennessy Hotel

Special 50th Independence anniversary party.Friday 16 March 2018

A special exposition with the theme ‘Mauritian Quadricolor’. VernissageTuesday 20 March 2018

Conference-debate hosted by Finlay Salesse and Alain Gordon Gentil on the theme “Independence of Mauritius through literature” – End of March

Special ‘Mauritian’ signature massage available year round.On sale: Special Scrub prepared with local products

SpaPetrusmokArt WallBackstage

“Be Mauritian”

100% Morisien

Coco Scrub

Kas enn poz

SCRUB KITS AVAILABLE

FOR PURCHASE

I Spa - Fitness & Wellness Club in MauritiusBook now on 202 4920 I 403 7294 I 405 3020

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Treat yourself Mauritian Style! Enjoy a 75 min reviving signature massage inspired from our exclusive I Spa “savoir-faire” to restore your energy that was thought to be long gone, starting with a 15 min 100% natural scrubwith either coconut and sugar from Mauritiusor spices. A pure bliss!

Mauritius on the skin!1st - 31st March 2018

INCLUDING 15 MIN NATURAL SCRUB

Rs 2,20090 MIN REVIVING TREATMENT

HAMMAM, SAUNA & INFUSION

Open from Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm

Poisson Sale

Did youknow?ALL OF THESE ITEMS ARE PRODUCED 100% LOCALLY AND USED IN OUR HOTELS !

LITCHI WINE SUGAR

TEA FRUITSRUM

COFFEE

SPICES