This year, the Akademi Kreol Morisien (AKM) is celebrating its first anniversary that coincides with World Creole Language Day. The AKM president, Vinesh Hookoomsing pointed out that the creation of the academy is not a coincidence but a well-thought out decision. Through World Creole Language Day, the wealth and variety of the language is being celebrated across the world. The AKM represents an important historical stage in the process of the recognition, development and promotion of the country‘s language.