Mrs Marie Reseda Tien Sing Young Honoured on Her 100th Birthday

Mrs Marie Reseda Tien Sing Young, born on 15 October 1926, celebrated her 100ᵗʰ birthday yesterday, in Trou aux Biches, surrounded by family members and friends.

The milestone was marked with an official ceremony organised by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity, and graced by the Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Jean Yvan Robert Hungley, the Minister of Local Government, Mr Ranjiv Woochit, the Member of Parliament, Mr Kaviraj Rookny, and other personalities.

As part of the celebrations, the Ministry presented the centenarian with a cheque of Rs 26,203, a bouquet, a centenarian medal, a certificate and a kettle. She also received a cheque of Rs 10,000 from the National Solidarity Fund, gifts from the Senior Citizens Council and a Special Telephone Service offered by Mauritius Telecom.

Born in Quatre-Bornes, the centenarian completed her education up to Form IV and civilly married Mr Frank Tien Sing Young, a China-born merchant, in 1971. The couple raised a family of one daughter and six sons. She now has 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

In 1975, she moved to Canada, making occasional visits back home over the years before permanently returning to Mauritius on 29 August 2026.

The centenarian attributes her longevity to her active lifestyle, the unwavering support of her loved ones and her faith in God.

27 October 2026

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