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 MGI Folk Museum of Indian Immigration
For Preserving Our Indian Immigration Heritage and For Educational Purpose Mrs S. Deerpalsingh , Curator , Office Tel: 403 2000 ( Ext 2154)  The Folk Museum of Indian Immigration located at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka, was inaugurated on 11th March 1991 by the Vice President of India, Shri Daya Shankar Sharma. It aims at collecting, preserving, restoring, promoting and disseminating the historic and cultural heritage of the Indian Immigrants. Through a permanent exhibition and display of archival documents, phases of the history of indentured labour, recruitment, voyage, disembarkation, settlement, social and religious life are highlighted. To know more: click on http://www.mgifolkmuseum.mu
MGI Folk Museum for Educational PurposeThe Museum has the dual function of preservation of Indian Immigration heritage and education. As such we provide: - assistance and guidance to trainee teachers and university students preparing dissertation in the field of immigration.
- informative guided tours are organised for a large number of schools and groups. For those interested for an educational programme and guided visits, contact the above named Curator.
Futhermore, the Museum is presently working on the preparation of an educational kit for primary and secondary students. Children will learn about the tangible and intangible heritage and stories of immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries. |
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