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| – $20M stage to be erectedAs the Indian Commemoration Trust (ICT) gears up to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the arrival of East Indians in Guyana, the entity is expected to complete a $20M stage at the Indian Monument Gardens to mark the occasion.On Friday during a simple yet auspicious ceremony Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, Honorary President of the Trust, Dr. Yesu Persaud and several other ICT executives turned the sod for the construction. The ceremony was also graced with the presence of leaders of the Hindu,Cheap Jerseys From China, Christian and MuslimCulture Minister Dr Frank Anthony (seventh from left) joins stakeholders in turning the sod-turning exercise for the renovation of the Indian Monument Gardenscommunities, all of whom offered prayers.The stage will be fitted with two dressing rooms and other essential amenities, and Dr. Persaud told those gathered that it will be “yet another unique and historic piece that will serve as a constant reminder to the current generation about the contribution their ancestors made”. He stressed that it is important for all Guyanese to remember from whence they came in order to celebrate what we all enjoy today.“They all came for a purpose… to slave on the plantation…and they slaved. And we all created a world of our own… so all the people of Guyana have contributed in building this nation.”Dr. Persaud further reminded the small gathering that East Indians came to Guyana, almost 175 years ago (May 5,NFL Jerseys Supply, 1838) and as children of those who came, they should all be proud that all different types of people have been able to “come here and live in peace and harmony”.“Our ancestors worked hard to build what we now enjoy today, we should all be proud of their contribution. This monument was built in 1988 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians to Guyana. The reason was to commemorate an event that is part of the history of Guyana and to ensure the current generation remembers the toil and nature of what they had to do to get here and all the other hardship,Wholesale China Jerseys, so that we who are here today can live in unity”.“With the 175th anniversary rapidly approaching,Cheap Jerseys Store, the Indian Commemoration Trust has decided that the stage which we will put up here will not be only for entertainment, it will be open for particular purposes. It will not be for purposes that will be detrimental to the community as a whole. The stage, when it is finished will be unique,Cheap China Jerseys, and it is expected to be completed by May 5th, 2013, which will be the day we celebrate the arrival of the first Indians to Guyana.”Dr. Persaud further disclosed that Guyana will be teaming up with the Global Organization for People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) with the aim of making the 175th anniversary “a grand occasion”. He said that organization recently created a monument at the stelling where the indentured labourers boarded ships in India, and they (ICT) are hoping to have a replica of that monument at the Indian Monument Gardens.Meanwhile Culture Minister Dr. Frank Anthony in brief remarks said it was an honour to be a part of such an occasion.“This is another historic project at the Gardens. I recall in 1988 when the Indian Monument was erected as Guyanese celebrated the 150th arrival anniversary. The monument now serves as a reminder to the current generation of the sacrifices of our ancestors made.“The history of our country is important to us all. We came from different backgrounds but we were able to create something that is unique. While we have this diversity, we’ve been able to create a very beautiful country because we’re so tolerant and we’re blessed with so many different cultures. On the 175th anniversary it’s not just to have a monument,China NFL Jerseys, but it is to help nurture our culture. So the stage and the other facilities here will aid in the development and preservation of our culture.”The Culture Minister asserted that they are working with other organizations to put together a programme in which “everyone will be able to celebrate”. |
