Dear Editor,
The New York kick-off event of the commemorative activities marking the centenary of the end of Indian indentureship takes place this Friday March 3 in New York City among the Indo-Guyanese and Indo-Caribbean diaspora and others starting with a symposium and banquet. The event is being held in Manhattan at 3 East 64 Street, off 5th Ave.
This and other commemorative events are organized by the Indian Diaspora Council (IDC) led by President Ashook Ramsaran formerly of Bloomfield, Berbice. Ambassadors and/or Consul Generals and representatives of several countries that have been impacted by Indian indenturship have been invited and will deliver remarks at the kick-off event. Consul General of India Riva Ganguly Das will deliver the feature address along with presentations from academics on Indian indentureship. There will also be a cultural programme followed by dinner.
Co-sponsoring organizations include the Indo-Caribbean Council (ICC); Indian American Global Chamber of Commerce (IAGCC); American Bangali Hindu Foundation; Richmond Hill Economic Development (RHDEC); Nirvana Foundation; Interfaith Council for Com-munity Development, and others, most of which have a large membership of Guyanese.
Mr Ramsaran, working with a planning team, promises a great event with a lot of international and local dignitaries as well as community leaders. He said that “a lot of teamwork and tremendous effort has been put into planning this kick-off commemoration”, and he expresses his gratitude to the Consul General of India and those who assisted with the planning and organizing.
Yours faithfully,
Vishnu Bisram
