Indo + Caribbean closing sessions

Description

A day of talks and tours to mark the closing of the Museum of London Docklands Indo + Caribbean display.

Spotlighting the lesser-known history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean, the display gives context to personal stories of Indo-Caribbean culture and its journey to and presence in London and the UK today.

With a curator-led tour, mixer and talks on genealogy, Carnival and the history of Indian indenture, this day will be an opportunity mark the final week of the display in style. This will also be a chance to meet their speakers and those who contributed to the display in a more informal setting.

Please note exact timings are to be confirmed and may be subject to change

11.30am: Curator-led tour of the Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a culture display

12pm: Studying Indenture - Dr Saurabh Mishra in conversation with Shereen Lafhaj

1.15pm: Ancestral Voices - a talk on bringing to life the everyday stories of their ancestors by Lainy Malkani

1.45pm: To be confirmed

2.30pm: Tracing Roots - a talk and presentation from genealogist Shamshu Deen

3.15pm: Screening of Patricia Mohamed's short film 'Coolie Pink and Green'

3.30pm: Coolies and the Great War - Professor David Dabydeen in conversation with Arlen Harris

Date

This event last took place on: Sat 11th Nov 2023

Location

London Museum Docklands
No.1 Warehouse
West India Dock Road
London
E14 4AL

Prices

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