The Ghana tour of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will end today. After this, he will go to Trinidad and Tobago. This is a country where a large population is of Indian origin. There is a long history of people of Indian origin living here. The Indian population is a big role in the cultural and economic development of this country. Trinidadi-Indian is a strong community there today. Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamala Prasad Bisacer is also of Indian origin.
According to the data of the Ministry of External Affair, 556800 people of Indian origin live in Trinidad & Tobago. Of these, 1800 are NRIs and the remaining 555000 are permanent residents there, whose ancestors settled there from India hundreds of years ago. While the population of the entire country is around 14 lakhs. This country is smaller than Jodhpur in India. Where Jodhpur is spread over 22 thousand 850 square kilometers. At the same time, the area of ​​Trinidad and Tobago is just 5,128 square kilometers.
India’s two -century old history is connected to Trinidad and Tobago
The history of relations between India and Trinidad and Tobago begins in the 19th century. When between 1845 and 1917, people started settling in Trinidad & Tobago as a Girmatia laborer from India. This is the reason that today there is a strong cultural presence of Indian traditions in the language, food, music and religious practices.
Festivals like Diwali and Holi are celebrated with enthusiasm
There Diwali and Holi are celebrated with great enthusiasm. People of Indian origin who have settled there have kept Indian culture alive in their everyday life, which had brought their ancestors from India two centuries ago. The Indian-Tinidadi community has preserved it as its identity.
People of India go to Trinidad and Tobago for many reasons
Indian people travel to Trinidad and Tobago for many reasons. These include cultural exchange, tourism, business opportunities and a large number of contacts with the Indian community present in the country. At the same time, many people of Trinidad also travel to India to join their roots and meet the family, which have been left behind hundreds of years.
There is a glimpse of Indian culture
Holi, Diwali and other traditional customs are experienced as their rich cultural heritage here. This is the reason that many people go from here to see the beauty of this Caribbean island in this country away from India.
Opportunities for Indians creating growing trade between the two countries
Bilateral trade and economic relations between India and Trinidad and Tobago are also increasing considerably. Due to this, business and investment opportunities are arising. Indian companies are investing here in areas like pharmaceuticals, IT, energy and tourism, making it an attractive destination for Indian professionals and entrepreneurs.