Celebration of the Arrival of Indentured Laborers: Navin Ramgoolam: "Resilience, Patience..."

The celebration of the 191st anniversary of the arrival of indentured laborers took place on Sunday, November 2, at Aapravasi Ghat. In his speech, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam reflected on this period and the contributions of these immigrants as well as those of slaves. He recalled the unjust "double cut" system and the living conditions that resembled detention. He emphasized the resilience and patience exhibited by these workers. The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of ...