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Professor Clement Sankat continued making the point that “East Indian culture has therefore contributed and continues to contribute significantly to our colourful tapestry in Trinidad & Tobago as we enjoy a rich fusion of peoples from all over the globe – from India, Africa, Europe, China and the Middle East among others.” He was speaking at an Awards Ceremony by the Hindi Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago on being selected as its 2013 award recipient for education. The organisation recognised that, in addition to strengthening ties with India at the national level, as Principal of The UWI St. Augustine Campus, he has been moving to deepen and expand cooperation with India and in particular with Indian higher education institutions. Indeed, The UWI has been moving to deepen and expand cooperation with nations through collaboration with higher education institutions and other agencies. This year, The UWI St. Augustine welcomed three Chairs funded by the Government and People of India: a Chair in History; a Chair in Ayurveda Medicine; and a Chair in Hindi. A contingent from The UWI will also return to India in August for the UWI Discovers academic series, which provides academic immersion experiences while exploring the BRIC countries. The award was made as part of the Hindi Foundation’s 168th Anniversary celebrations of Indian Arrival in Trinidad & Tobago. |
“East Indian culture is deeply interwoven into the Trinbagonian society, easily identifiable everywhere – in food, language, music, dress, names, art and many other forms of culture”