SSR Memorial Centre For Culture

The SSR Memorial Centre For Culture, located near the commercial center of Port Louis, is an old wooden building that was acquired by the Government of Mauritius in 1986. It is significant because it is where Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam spent nearly 30 years of his life, roughly between 1935 and 1965. It was opened on his birthday, September 18th, 1987, by Sir Anerood Jugnauth, then Prime Minister of Mauritius, in the presence of Governor-General Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo, Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Armoogum Parsuramen, and Dr. Navinchadra Ramgoolam.

The SSR Memorial Centre for Culture is dedicated to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam in honor of his crucial contribution as the architect of Mauritius' independence and his status as the country's Father of the Nation. The 150-year-old complex is a living reflection of Mauritius' historical and architectural legacy, rich in symbolism and history. From his birth in 1886 until 1916, it was also the home of Dr. Maurice Cure, the founder of the Mauritius Labour Party. It was designated as a National Monument in 1986, and it is currently recognized as part of Mauritius' National Heritage.

Location: Plaine Verte, Port Louis, Mauritius