Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
December
The first half of December is much like November, although the rains can make an
appearance to dampen things a little. As Christmas approaches, prices soar to their
highest all year.
Teemeedee
Teemeedee is a Hindu and Tamil fire-walking ceremony held to honour various gods. Held
throughout the year, most celebrations are in December and January when participants
walk over red-hot embers scattered along the ground. (
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Remembering Slavery
The grim colonial history of slavery is a particularly poignant memory for the region's
Creole communities and Réunion marks the Commémoration de l'Abolition de l'Esclavage
(Abolition of Slavery Day), with much Creole music and dancing.
