Displays Depict Journey Of Indentured Labourers

Fijians are encouraged to at­tend the Girmit Day exhibi­tion at Albert Park, which depicts the journey of indentured labourers to Fiji.

During the opening ceremony on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Biman Pras­ad emphasised the exhibition’s significance in sharing the stories of the Fijian-Indian community’s arrival in Fiji and the hardships they faced.

Mr Prasad said the exhibition pro­vides an in-depth understanding of the struggles and resilience of in­dentured labourers.

He also highlighted the impor­tance of Girmit as a foundation of Fiji’s identity and a part of its his­tory, saying that it is a fundamental part of the Fijian people.

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Story by: wati.talebula@fijisun.com.fj