Kamala Kiem Oral History Interview
Kamala Kiem, a University Administrator and former tennis player, discusses her journey of embracing her multiple identities as a queer, Indo-Jamaican, South Asian woman.
Rajiv Maragh Oral History Interview
Rajiv Maragh, an entrepreneur and jockey, discusses moving to Florida from Jamaica, his career as one of the few Indo-Jamaican jockeys, his entrance in the Kentucky Derby multiple times, and his almost 2000 wins. Rajiv comes from a horse racing family with multiple generations before him being involved in the sport.
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Savitri Tolan Oral History Interview
Savitri Tolan, a behavioral therapist, discusses her wedding (which was a fusion of Indo-Jamaican/Indo-Guyanese traditions), her faith as a Hindu, her passion for Bollywood dancing, her family's musical traditions with songbooks and memorization, the annual family reunion, and her desire to preserve Indo-Jamaican traditions to teach her son.
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Ghanesh Maragh Oral History Interview
Ghanesh Maragh, a hospitality and entertainment professional, discusses his families' origin in India, his faith as a Hindu, and his craft as one of the remaining Nachaniya dancers - a folk dance brought from North India to Jamaica.
Elizabeth Picoe celebrating Phagwah
Elizabeth Picoe waving the Jamaican flag at the 19th annual United Phagwah/Holi Celebration at the Broward Regional Park & Cricket Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Rekashe Macko Wedding Photos
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Rekashe & Vanda Hindu wedding reception in Miami, Florida in 2013. Andrea Macko's son, Rekashe and his bride, Vanda, after their Hindu wedding following Indo-Jamaican customs. Also pictured are Sanissa Guha and Sanngeeta Macko.
Chowtal Singing
Various Indo-Jamaicans gathered in 2013 in Miami, Florida for the Hindu holiday of Phagwah. The holiday is celebrated with chowtal singing, throwing of abir (colored powder), and other activities.
Savitri Tolan's Wedding Musicans and Dance Performers
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Savitri Tolan's wedding in Miami, Florida in 2017 featuring musicians and dancer preparing to begin Indo-Jamaican wedding traditions.
Esrom Williams performing a North Indian/Bhojpuri region Nachaniya dance in the traditional "dancer frock" and wearing ghungroos (bells) on his ankles at his cousin's, Savitri Tolan, wedding.