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Indian Arrival Day
When the Fazal Razack out of Calcutta docked in Trinidad on May 30, 1845, its passengers who disembarked were predominantly Indians brought in to work the sugar cane and cocoa plantations. These immigrants, imported as indentured laborers, were the forerunners of the prosperous Indian community of today which has since become a significant force in the republic’s economy. Since 1945, Indian Arrival Day has been commemorated in Trinidad and Tobago, not merely to remember their arrival but also to pay tribute to the contribution made by the Indian community. The original immigrants, glad to get ashore after the interminable three-month voyage, seamlessly integrated with the local population, largely comprising of original Amerindians, the descendants of African slaves, a mixture of European settlers and a small number of Chinese. East Indians today make up just under half the population of the island.
Like the Indians, an integral part of Tobago is one of its finest beach resorts - The Bacolet Beach Club. This boutique hotel, located in the seclusion of Bacolet Bay is the perfect hideaway. In the past it has been used as a backdrop for several 'great' movies of yesteryear like Swiss Family Robinson and Fire Down Below. In keeping with its eclectic population, this beach hotel embraces a unique architecture featuring oriental inspired roofs. For more details, log on to www.bacoletbeachclub.com .