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30 MAI 1845 : TRINIDAD & TOBAGO COMMÉMORE L'ARRIVÉE DU VAPEUR FATEL ROZACK

30 MAI 1845 : TRINIDAD & TOBAGO COMMÉMORE L'ARRIVÉE DU VAPEUR FATEL ROZACK

Commemoration of 164th Anniversary of Indian Arrival Day in Trinidad & Tobago

Situated off the northern coast of South America, Trinidad & Tobago is the former British colony where indentured Indians were brought to work on the plantations starting in 1845. Most have remained and settled in now independent Trinidad & Tobago, forming a significant percentage of the population and contributing to its economic development and growth.

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) pays honored tribute and expresses its gratitude to those who made the first journey as indentured laborers from India to Trinidad & Tobago in 1845 aboard the SS Fatel Rozack.

We are always reminded of their pioneering spirit, determination, persistence and endurance under extremely harsh conditions. While survival must have been the primary concern, they persevered to maintain their sense of origin, traditions, culture and religion.

Their children, grandchildren and following generations will always take pride in this unique accomplishment, recognizing and appreciating the sacrifices and achievements made on their behalf. We also recognize the invaluable contributions they have made to the diverse culture and economic development of Trinidad & Tobago.

We extend GOPIO’s congratulations to the Government and people of Trinidad & Tobago on the commemoration of the 164th anniversary of that historic day. We also extend our continued best wishes to all the descendents of those early pioneers for peaceful and prosperous co-existence both in Trinidad & Tobago and other lands where they have subsequently settled.

We continue to encourage and support active promotion of the rich and enduring Indian traditions that served their forefathers so well. We also wish to remind all the descendents of those early pioneers to recognize and reach out to others whose forebears also embarked on similar journeys.

GOPIO is a secular, non-partisan, not-for-profit, international organization

[SOURCE->http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161481373]

Photo par Dave Persad (Trinidad Express) :
Femmes en prière sur le Fatel Rozack (reconstitution)

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