The Bharatiya Vidya Sansthhann paid tribute to the journey and evolution of East Indian culture and its heritage in Trinidad during their Indian Arrival Day celebrations at the Shree Adesh Ashram in Aranguez on Saturday.
Forged through the bonds of Jahaji Bhai, on Saturday evening, the Bharatiya Vidya Sansthhann celebrated Indian Arrival Day at the Shree Adesh Ashram in Aranguez.
This programme paid homage to the trials, tribulations and successes of citizens of their forefathers and how influential they were in building Trinidad and Tobago into the multi-ethnic society it is today.
According to the Second Secretary of the High Commission of India, Port of Spain, Shri Ajit Kumar Nirola, East Indians embraced Trinidad and Tobago as their new home, where they built a life for themselves and generations to come. He also highlighted the kindness and beauty exhibited by our people.
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Winston Dookeran, said since the 1970s, much has been done to address the trouble of identity. He attributes this progress to the tireless work of persons like Sir Vidya Naipaul and Professor Hari Adesh.
Member of Parliament for Aranguez/St. Joseph and Minister of Justice Devesh Maharaj encouraged persons to visit Nelson Island to see the history of our East Indian forefathers. He explained when the Fatel Razack arrived in Trinidad, its passengers were seen as purely economical tokens, with no humanity involved.
During the period 1845-1917, over 140,000 Indians were transported to Trinidad & Tobago.