Story and photos by Joanna Dhanraj
Sprawled along a dam parallel to the Canal Number One Polder public road is a charming little village called Java. Java is home to over 50 residents, most of whom are reserved. The village is multicultural and most persons farm as a means of earning a living but do not rely on just one income since it’s not so profitable but have a second and in some cases a third job to maintain their families.
School is out and youngster can be seen taking a cool dip in the trench. Further up a few adults and children from the village opposite, relax on Java’s bridge, fishing from the fresh water running below.
The World Beyond Georgetown met one of the farmers,