1. MIKE MALECAUT SEPTEMBER 2009 Le Morne Mountain -1835 The story Maroonage The Village Heritage Values Activities Credits Pictures

2. MIKE MALECAUT SEPTEMBER 2009 Le Morne Brabant became well-known in the 19th century when runaway slaves used this mountain as a hideaway. After the abolishment of slavery on Mauritius, a police expedition traveled to the rock on 1 st February 1835 to tell the slaves that they are free people. However, the slaves misunderstood the expedition and jumped to death. Since then, this day is celebrated by Mauritian creoles as Annual Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery. LE MORNE MOUNTAIN- THE STORY Timeline The story Maroonage The Village Heritage Values Activities Credits Pictures

3. MIKE MALECAUT SEPTEMBER 2009 Le Morne represents maroonage and its impacts, which existed in many places around the world, was demonstrated so effectively on Le Morne mountain. It is a symbol of slaves’ fight for freedom, their suffering, and their sacrifice, all of which have relevance beyond its geographical location, to the countries from which the slaves came – in particular the African mainland, Madagascar, India, and South- east-Asia and represented by the Creole people of Mauritius and their shared memories and oral traditions. Maroonage Timeline The story Maroonage The Village Heritage Values Activities Credits Pictures

4. MIKE MALECAUT SEPTEMBER 2009 Le Morne Mountain is one of the rare sites left on the island bearing testimony of the days of slavery and the quest for freedom that accompanied Slavery. Le Morne Village is one of the places left in Mauritius where stories and traditions connected to Slavery and resistance still exists. The Village Timeline The story Maroonage The Village Heritage Values Activities Credits Pictures References

5. MIKE MALECAUT SEPTEMBER 2009 Le Morne Mountain was submitted to the candidate list of the World Heritage sites in 2003. In 2008, the nomination process concluded when UNESCO inscribed the site on the World Heritage List.World Heritage sitesUNESCOWorld Heritage List A Cultural Heritage Timeline The story Maroonage The Village Heritage Values Activities Credits Pictures

6. MIKE MALECAUT SEPTEMBER 2009 The Le Morne Mountain represents: A holy mountain, because of the legend and feelings associated with it. A fortress protecting the idea of freedom, liberty and dignity for all people. A temple, where rituals have been created and are enacted in order to heal the wounds related to slavery. A sanctuary where people go and connect with and reflect upon the spirit of freedom and liberty. A shrine to the recognition and admittance of crimes against humanity and above all the ability of humans to forgive as a stepping stone to new beginnings. VALUES Timeline The story Maroonage The Village Heritage Values Activities Credits Pictures

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8. ACTIVITY- Culture Hunt 1.What happened at le Morne Mountain on 1 st February 1835?What happened at le Morne Mountain on 1 st February 1835? 2.From which country did the slaves come from ?From which country did the slaves come from 3.What does the term “ Bushi Nigue” mean ? (Research Topic) 4.When was le Morne mountain inscribed on the World Heritage list?When was le Morne mountain inscribed on the World Heritage list 5.Which organization inscribed Le Morne Mountain in the list? 6.What does “tilambik” mean?“tilambik” 7.What is the tradition of the Sega? 8.How messages were transmitted during the Sega Nights? 9.Name one rare plant that grow on Le Morne Mountain. 10.Name the earliest area to be inhabited by the ex-slaves. Group activity : 1.Predict the future of Le Morne Mountain in 20 years. 2.design a time capsule to conceal the predictions. 3.Burry the Time capsule in the school yard with a memorial –to be opened in 20 years. Timeline The story Maroonage The Village Heritage Values Activities Credits Pictures

9. MIKE MALECAUT SEPTEMBER 2009 CREDITS Le Morne heritage Trust fund La Gaulette SSS students Timeline The story Maroonage The Village Heritage Values Activities Credits Pictures References