180th Indian Arrival Day celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | World News

The Indian mission in Trinidad and Tobago celebrated Indian Arrival Day, marking 180 years since the arrival of the first Indian immigrants to the Caribbean nation.
The event on Sunday was the first such celebration the High Commission to celebrate the arrival of the first group of Indians in 1845.
Miner of Foreign and Caribbean Community Affairs Sean Sobers was the Chief Guest at the event, the Indian mission said in a post on X.
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It was attended Speaker of the House of Representatives Jagdeo Singh, Deputy Speaker Dr Aiyna Al, other senior miners and officials, as well as community leaders.
A video posted the Indian High Commission showed dance and music performances at the event.
“Everyone cherished the day in a pleasant atmosphere, with a cool breeze and lovely sunshine. Happy Indian Arrival Day!” the High Commission said.
According to the Minry of External Affairs, there are 548,279 persons of Indian origin in the Caribbean nation, which has a population of about 1.5 million people