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local Monday 15 august 2022

Indian Association of Aruba celebrated 75 years

of Independence of India

world, was enormous this year and
took many different shapes. Gup-
ta emphasized also that the car
parade that took place in Aruba
yesterday is also a way to bring
awareness and to bring the Indian
and Aruban communities closer to
each other.

Indian obtained independence
from the British colonial domi- citizens singing patriotic songs. On
nance on the 15th of August 1947. the 15th of August 1947, the prime
The fight for freedom was long and minister of India, Jawaharlal Neh-
tedious, and cost the sacrifice of ru raised the national Indian flag
many fighters who fought for the above Lahori Gate or Red Forth in
freedom and gave their life to their Delhi, a tradition that from that day
ORANJESTAD – Today, August 15, country and their people. On this has been fulfilled by all prime minis-
India is celebrating 75 years of in- Prakash Gupta, Honorary Consul day these fighters are honored, as ters of India, followed by a national
dependence. In connection with of India in Aruba also commented well as the history of the country, its speech to the people.
this great celebration, the Indian that the Indian community has culture and the nation’s achieve-
Association of Aruba organized a been living anchored for more ments as a whole. On this day, all Finalizing, Sadarangani comment-
festive car parade yesterday, Sun- than 90 years in Aruba and live to- citizens of India are also reminded ed that the Indian community in
day August 14th. The president of gether with the community of Aru- of the beginning of a new era, an Aruba is very grateful to the Aruban
the association, Haresh (Henry) ba. “We have very good relations, era of freedom from colonial British community for their trust, friendship
Sadarangani told us a bit more and we integrated very well in the dominance that lasted more than and acceptance. “As citizens, our
about the celebration of this very community, and this is our home”, 200 years. community offers our commitment
important date. he highlighted. to live in peace and harmony
The independence day was com- on the beautiful island of Aruba,
“We are here celebrating 75 years The celebration of Independence memorated with the raising of the which we chose as the home for
of independence of our country, Day in India, as well as around the flag, a parade, cultural events, and our future generations.”q
India. We are all here to celebrate
this very special day for us”, Sada-
rangani said. He said that the In-
dian community has been estab-
lished in Aruba for more than 90
years, and Aruba is their home, but
their love for India has remained
just as strong.

The celebration took place in the
form of a car parade, coming out
of Savaneta and reaching the
California Lighthouse. After the pa-
rade, they celebrated as a com-
munity. “We wanted to celebrate
with the whole country and come
out with our flags of Aruba and In-
dia”, Sadarangani added.