On the morning of 1st October, with Flight MK689 from Shanghai to Mauritius, more than 200 Chinese tourists visiting Mauritius during the National Day holidays finally arrived at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius. When walking out of the arrivals hall, they were pleasantly surprised to see lots of bright-colored Chinese national flags waving in the air and a video in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China rolling on the electronic screen at the airport.
As the Chinese tourists to Mauritius have increased relatively during the National Day holidays, which thus has raised the risk of security problems, the Chinese Embassy in Mauritius prepared in advance the promotion activities on consular protection to spread the common sense of safe traveling as well as to extend the blessings on the occasion of the National Day. The staff members of the Chinese Embassy and volunteers introduced enthusiastically the situation of Mauritius to the Chinese tourists and reminded them of potential security risks and good manner in traveling, while distributing printed leaflets on consular protection and "Manual of Consular Services" as well as souvenirs such as refrigerator stickers, pens, etc.
After knowing that the Chinese Embassy was launching a promotional campaign on consular protection, the Chinese tourists gathered to receive promotional materials and take photos, lauding the considerate service delivered by the Chinese embassy. "I can feel the care from my motherland even in a foreign country. I feel extremely proud of being a Chinese." "We are so happy and proud to see the diplomats of our motherland upon arriving in Mauritius." "It is the National Day today. I wish our great nation prosperity and our people happiness."
At earlier time, the Chinese Embassy has also released security reminders and the contact telephone number of consular protection through its official website and WeChat interface, effectively playing the role of consular protection to ensure the safe traveling of the Chinese tourists visiting Mauritius.