$200,000 Allocated for Celebration Hosted in the North
Mr Singh said with the event already staged in the West and Central divisions this was an opportunity for those in the Northern Division to host the event.
Friday 21 February 2025 | 22:44
The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry has allocated $200,000 for the three-day 146th National Girmit Commemoration to be held in the north from May 8-10.
Minister Charan Jeath Singh confirmed this on Friday at a press conference in Suva.
Mr Singh said with the event already staged in the West and Central divisions this was an opportunity for those in the Northern Division to host the event.
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“This year’s theme of Preserving the Past, Envisioning the future carries a deep significance, serving both tribute to the Girmityas and a vision for the future,” Mr Singh said.
“This encourages Fiji to use lessons from the past to build a more inclusive, peaceful and prosperous future.”
The ministry has started with the preparatory work including:
- Documenting Girmit stories;
- Digitising historical records and creating Girmit database;
- Establishing a Girmit museum;
- Organising a collection drive for Girmit related artifacts and resources.
Mr Singh said discussion was underway with the Indian government about building a Girmit museum in Lautoka.
“We were conversing with the Indian government, and they have agreed to fund the new building,” he said.
“Nothing has been finalised yet; however, there will be plans to have a Girmit drive too for artifacts that people have and want to have them displayed in the Museum.”
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