The land was secured and a monument of a man and woman representing our ancestors were unveiled by the Minister in the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Hon. Vayalar Ravi. Over 170 years ago, thousands of Indentured laborers were lured by British sugar planters to work in the sugar plantations in the West Indies, South Africa, Fiji and Mauritius.
This memorial in India is a most fitting and deserving tribute to thousands of East Indians whose pioneering spirit, endurance, fearlessness, resilience and courage lead them to seek betterment in new lands, unknown to them.
The hardships meted out to them on a daily basis at the hands of the British planters were unspeakable, yet they never gave up. Many stayed, toiled and sweat in the sugar fields and made the new country their homes. Their stellar contribution towards the political, socio-economic growth and development of their new countries was monumental.
Many, many thanks to Mr. Ramsaran for spearheading this important project and to see it through. A museum is still yet to be built there. It will house artifacts, records, documentaries, photos and other documents on our ancestors.
Folks, when you visit India, now you have an additional attraction. It's a must to go visit this museum to just feel the ambience and spirit of our ancestors.
Below is a sneek peek of photos Mr. Ramsaran took while on his trip in India and the good people in India who helped him.
Photos of the surround area of the mesuem
Blue sky, little house, water .. almost idyllic
Mr. Ramsaran (second from right) and his counterparts in India
This photo has a feel of somewhere in Guyana
A forte on the land
Mr. Ramsaran (right) and another gentleman monument
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