Vashish Jaunky

Born and raised on the Mauritian coast, Vashish Jaunky is a creative writer who blends his language studies, artistic explorations and introspective insights into unique narrative pieces. His work has been featured in Indigo Le Mag and Short Éditions. He was shortlisted for the Prix du Jeune Écrivain (2024) and showcased as part of the Youth Spotlight Festival organised by the Caudan Arts Centre at the beginning of 2025. In recent years, he has explored the creative and cultural offerings of his native land through journalism, while delving into his own artistry.

Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2025 shortlist: an interview with Vashish Jaunky

Jannike Bergh, Vashish Jaunky Literatuur 2025-05-12

"Mauritius seems to be this inexhaustible matrix of creation. Talent is found in every corner, and it’s not performative. There’s this fascinating tension between marketing the country as a paradisiacal tourist destination and the actual real life of what the island is really about."

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