Sega
The sega is the most typical native dance of Mauritius. The traditional instrumentation includes the ravanne, a goat-skin covered drum, the triangle, and the maravane.
Sega dance comes from slavery. Slaves used to sing sega dance to forget about their worries and pains. Sega music was a way for them to express their feelings. Some of the sega songs talk about the history of their ancestors and their sacrifices. Sega is about telling a life story or giving a word of advice. Nowadays, Mauritians sing those songs for fun and to remember their heritage.
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