Mauritius observes 188th anniversary of 'Arrival of Indentured Labourers' from India
The "Arrival of Indentured Labourers" is a national holiday in Mauritius on Nov 2 each year. It commemorates the arrival of the first indentured workers to the island nation on this day in 1834.
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New Delhi, Nov 3: Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Wednesday (Nov 2) attend the official ceremony to commemorate the 188th anniversary of the "Arrival of Indentured Labourers" in Mauritius from India.
The "Arrival of Indentured Labourers" is a national holiday in Mauritius on Nov 2 each year. It commemorates the arrival of the first indentured workers to the island nation on this day in 1834. Between 1834 and 1920, 462,000 immigrants came to Mauritius from India, seeking a better life, and had, upon their arrival, faced tough challenges and appalling conditions.
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The ceremony, which was held at the Trou Fanfaron Wharf, next to the Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site, also saw the participation of other top ministers and Indian High Commissioner K. Nandini Singla. The ceremony, with a gathering of some 4,000 people, was organized by the Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage. The event comprised a wreath-laying ceremony; cultural and artistic items highlighting the historical legacy of the Indentured Labourers; and the launching of the annual Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund magazine.
Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth saluted the courage, perseverance, sufferings, sacrifices, efforts, resilience and patience of the Indentured Labourers, underlining their immense contributions to the socio economic development of Mauritius. The event comprised a wreath-laying ceremony; cultural and artistic items highlighting the historical legacy of the Indentured Labourers; and the launching of the annual Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund magazine.