Girmit Diwas 2025
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Girmit Diwas 2025

For the past 17 years, GOPIO Queensland has been observing the GIRMIT Diwas, in memory of the first Indian to arrive in Fiji; the event

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Date and time

Wed, 14 May 2025 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM AEST

Location

Consulate General of India

301 Coronation Drive Milton, QLD 4064 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

For the past seventeen years, GOPIO Queensland has been observing the GIRMIT Diwas, in memory of the first Indian to arrive in Fiji; the event is a tribute to those heroic ancestors who left the shores of India for distant lands under British rule. Indian Arrival Day is observed in many countries, where these indentured labourers were taken under harsh conditions, so it is a day of remembrance and not a day of song and dance. GOPIO International has been instrumental in inaugurating a memorial at Kiddorepore Ghat, Kolkata. Come join us as we observe Girmit Diwas on the actual date, 14th May. First ship " Leonidas carrying Indians arrived in Fiji on 14th May 1879 , entry is by registration and spots are limited , so please register to secure your spot ASAP

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GOPIO Queensland has been a very active chapter of GOPIO International; GOPIO Qld hosts their annual flagship event, India Day Fair, every year at Roma Street Parkland. Delegates of GOPIO Queensland have attended all major International conventions and are recognised as one of the most active chapters. Past Presidents of GOPIO Qld have served as International coordinators and conveners of GOPIO International regional conferences, amongst many other such engagements. Members of GOPIO Qld are serving as Executive Vice president of GOPIO International and GOPIO International Science and Technology chair; this says a lot about the calibre of its members   

FreeMay 14 · 6:30 PM AEST