{"id":7696,"date":"2026-03-26T06:39:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T06:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/president.govmu.org\/president\/?p=7696"},"modified":"2026-03-27T07:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T07:20:32","slug":"mauritius-art-and-culture-investment-summit-macis-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/president.govmu.org\/president\/mauritius-art-and-culture-investment-summit-macis-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS) Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7696\" class=\"elementor elementor-7696\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0926d53 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0926d53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76c1daf elementor-arrows-position-inside 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class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ae1820 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ae1820\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9685dcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9685dcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Venture, Culture and Future on the National agenda as President Gokhool officially opened the first-ever Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS) on Monday evening!<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">This landmark initiative is being held under the aegis of the Mauritius International Art Fair (MIAF) and led by Ms Zaahirah Muthy, CEO of ZeeArts Ltd, together with key partners and collaborators such as the Ministry of Arts and Culture.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">It brings together local and international artists, policymakers, investors, and cultural leaders to reimagine the role of arts and culture as drivers of sustainable development, economic growth, and social inclusion.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">In his keynote address, President Gokhool emphasised that art is both a mirror and a messenger &#8211; reflecting our realities while inspiring the path forward.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">He highlighted the growing importance of the creative economy, the need to empower cultural industries, and the role of the arts in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals such as SDG 4 on quality education; SDG 5 on Gender Equality, and SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">President Gokhool also underscored the importance of inclusive narratives, particularly in amplifying Africa\u2019s voice on the global stage &#8211; affirming that culture is not only heritage, but a powerful force shaping our future.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The MACIS 2026 builds on Mauritius\u2019 commitment to strengthening its creative ecosystem, fostering regional collaboration, and unlocking new opportunities for artists and cultural entrepreneurs.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">A defining moment for Mauritius &#8211; where Venture meets Culture, and together, they shape the Future.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venture, Culture and Future on the National agenda as President Gokhool officially opened the first-ever Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS) on Monday evening!This landmark initiative is being held under the aegis of the Mauritius International Art Fair (MIAF) and led by Ms Zaahirah Muthy, CEO of ZeeArts Ltd, together with key partners and 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