Arrival Day scenes - Guyana Chronicle

Arrival Day scenes

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, second from left, is accompanied by Regional Chairman David Armogan on arrival at Plantation Highbury

Sections of the audience at the ceremony which marked the 179th anniversary of Indian Arrival in Guyana

Sections of the audience at the ceremony which marked the 179th anniversary of Indian Arrival in Guyana

Persons re-enacted the arrival of the first East Indian settlers at Highbury.

In the large crowd at Plantation Highbury, this little lady managed to capture President David Granger’s attention

A small replica of the SS Whitby, the ship which brought 128 indentured labourers from India to Plantation Highbury on May 5, 1838.

The Nrityageet Dancers performing for the large turnout at Plantation Highbury, East Bank Berbice .

Celebrating the diversity of Guyanese society

Citizens turned out in their numbers at this annual event to pay homage to their ancestors who came to this country 179 years ago.

Sections of the audience at the ceremony which marked the 179th anniversary of Indian Arrival in Guyana

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