September 8, 2013
INDIAN ARRIVAL DAY MAGAZINE ON INDIAN-INSPIRED FESTIVALS OF TRINIDAD
Indian Arrival Day commemorative magazine 2013 Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean
Theme – Major Indian-inspired Festivals of Trinidad and Tobago
Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre Co Ltd (ICC) is proud to announce the publication of its latest magazine commemorating Indian Heritage Month (May 2013) in Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean). The theme of the magazine which marks the arrival of East Indians/South Asians from India to Trinidad (1845-1917) is “Indian-inspired Festivals of Trinidad and Tobago.”
Few countries in the world offer as many multi-cultural festivals all year round as Trinidad and Tobago. The range of festivals is reflective of the diversity of the people in the multi-ethnic society who can trace their roots to Africa, India, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Although East Indians form half of the population of the twin-island republic of 1.3 million people, not many visitors witness the variety and abundance of their colourful festivals. Indian-inspired festivals are of Hindu, Muslim and Christian origin, and include Divali, Eid-ul-Fitr and Soopari Mai. The first two festivals are observed as national holidays in addition to Indian Arrival Day. Other Indian-based festivals include Ram Leela, Phagwa, Shiv Raatri, Ganga Dhaaraa, Kartik, Janam-ashtimi, Ganesh Utsav, Ratha Yatra, and Hosay. All of these festivals have been adapted to suit the modern times and local environment. These Indian-inspired festivals form an integral part of the multi-ethnic society and add colour, enthusiasm, harmony and character to Trinidad and Tobago.
The 72-page full-colour glossy magazine is edited by anthropologist Dr. Kumar Mahabir, an assistant professor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT).
Hard copies of the magazine are conveniently available locally through mail service for TT$40.00, the subsidised price of which includes handling, registration and local postage.
Contact Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre Co Ltd (ICC), 10 Swami Avenue, Don Miguel Road, San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago. Telephone (868) 674-6008 or e-mail [email protected]
An electronic copy is available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/142856939/Indian-Arrival-Day-2013
Please see attachment for a PDF image of the cover of the magazine.
See full text:
Divali magazines http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3409286
Indian Arrival Day magazines http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3409288
Please visit the UPDATED website for other editions of the magazine on East Indians/South Asians in the Caribbean http://icctrinidad.wordpress.com
Please visit the UPDATED website for books on South Asians/(East) Indians in the Caribbean http://chakrapub.wordpress.com/
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Dr. Kumar Mahabir, Chairman
Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre Co Ltd
10 Swami Avenue, Don Miguel Road
San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago, WI
Tel: (868) 674-6008. Tel/fax: (868) 675-7707
E-mail: [email protected]
INDIAN ARRIVAL DAY MAGAZINE ON INDIAN-INSPIRED FESTIVALS OF TRINIDAD
Indian Arrival Day commemorative magazine 2013 Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean
Theme – Major Indian-inspired Festivals of Trinidad and Tobago
Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre Co Ltd (ICC) is proud to announce the publication of its latest magazine commemorating Indian Heritage Month (May 2013) in Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean). The theme of the magazine which marks the arrival of East Indians/South Asians from India to Trinidad (1845-1917) is “Indian-inspired Festivals of Trinidad and Tobago.”
Few countries in the world offer as many multi-cultural festivals all year round as Trinidad and Tobago. The range of festivals is reflective of the diversity of the people in the multi-ethnic society who can trace their roots to Africa, India, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Although East Indians form half of the population of the twin-island republic of 1.3 million people, not many visitors witness the variety and abundance of their colourful festivals. Indian-inspired festivals are of Hindu, Muslim and Christian origin, and include Divali, Eid-ul-Fitr and Soopari Mai. The first two festivals are observed as national holidays in addition to Indian Arrival Day. Other Indian-based festivals include Ram Leela, Phagwa, Shiv Raatri, Ganga Dhaaraa, Kartik, Janam-ashtimi, Ganesh Utsav, Ratha Yatra, and Hosay. All of these festivals have been adapted to suit the modern times and local environment. These Indian-inspired festivals form an integral part of the multi-ethnic society and add colour, enthusiasm, harmony and character to Trinidad and Tobago.
The 72-page full-colour glossy magazine is edited by anthropologist Dr. Kumar Mahabir, an assistant professor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT).
Hard copies of the magazine are conveniently available locally through mail service for TT$40.00, the subsidised price of which includes handling, registration and local postage.
Contact Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre Co Ltd (ICC), 10 Swami Avenue, Don Miguel Road, San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago. Telephone (868) 674-6008 or e-mail [email protected]
An electronic copy is available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/142856939/Indian-Arrival-Day-2013
Please see attachment for a PDF image of the cover of the magazine.
See full text:
Divali magazines http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3409286
Indian Arrival Day magazines http://www.scribd.com/my_document_collections/3409288
Please visit the UPDATED website for other editions of the magazine on East Indians/South Asians in the Caribbean http://icctrinidad.wordpress.com
Please visit the UPDATED website for books on South Asians/(East) Indians in the Caribbean http://chakrapub.wordpress.com/
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Dr. Kumar Mahabir, Chairman
Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre Co Ltd
10 Swami Avenue, Don Miguel Road
San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago, WI
Tel: (868) 674-6008. Tel/fax: (868) 675-7707
E-mail: [email protected]