Pitamber Persaud (right) had several books on sale at Pushpanjali

20090505booksPitamber Persaud (right) had several books on sale at Pushpanjali,  the Indian Commemoration Trust’s  evening of music, dance and stage play in observance of the 171st anniversary of the arrival of East Indians in Guyana. Among the titles were Centenary History of East Indians in British Guiana, They Came in Ships and The First Crossing.T he event was held at the Indian Monument Site at the corner of Camp and Church streets. (Photo by Jules Gibson )