please tell me a speech on 'Our heritage our Pride '. Please tell fast it is urgent
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We happen to live in an era where technological advances contribute highly to the level of ease and comfort with which we perform our everyday duties.
Each and every day we bathe, eat, go to work or school, listen to the radio, talk on the phone, surf the net, and watch television, in addition to a host of other activities.
How many of us have ever paused to consider what our daily routines would be like without electricity, running water, and transportation?
But living amongst us today are elders who vividly recall a time when many of the “modern” inventions and innovations were virtually unknown and were, perhaps, never even dreamt of. And those elders will tell us that although life was very hard during that period, they didn’t complain much.
To Shoot Hard Labour, written by Sir Keithlyn B Smith and Fernando C Smith, is the story of Samuel “Papa Sammy” Smith (1877 to 1982) that paints a vivid picture of life in Antigua during the post-emancipation era. Many of us who have read the book would have no difficulty coming to the conclusion that, compared to the hardships our forefathers endured, we are living in the lap of luxury.
The past determines the future, we have always been told, since we need to know from whence we came in order to chart our course for the future. So, today, as the stories pass from generation to generation, it is with a great degree of pride that we are able to better appreciate the sacrifices our ancestors made in paving the way for us to enjoy a better quality of life than they did.
However, to the generations of the descendants of Antiguan and Barbudan freed men and women who struggled to survive in the post-colonial era, To Shoot Hard Labour, for its historical value alone, should be regarded as a valuable source of information. In fact, the book’s theme could be replicated in every other country in the Caribbean with similar experiences during that period.
From the recollections of Papa Sammy, we can form the clear impression that plantation life during and after slavery was pivotal to the existence of both the owner and the slaves and former slaves, who inhabited the estates. Sugar was king, and so the main occupation of every estate was to grow sugar cane in order to produce sugar and rum, which was then exported mostly to England.
To this day, the remains of many of the sturdy sugar mills, built of stone, brick and mortar, and the machinery employed to grind the sugar cane, stand as timely reminders of a time when the landscape of Antigua & Barbuda would be not be recognised or compared to what it is today.
On Antigua alone, close to 160 derelict sugar mills have been accounted for. We are of the view that the part that these structures played in our history should be as familiar to every inhabitant of this country with the same ease with which we can recall the latest episode of our favourite television show or newspaper article.
Anyone who has been in close proximity of one of the centuries-old works of art could not help but marvel at the skills and labour expended to complete the intricate engineering and construction features reflected in these artifacts.
A national effort should have been made decades ago, to restore these ancient mills to their former glory as a step to preserve our history. To date, only one such mill has been restored – Betty’s Hope – and time has shown that that was no wasted effort, since it is regarded as a popular attraction for both residents and visitors.
Here, we put forward the view that this status should not have been accorded to Betty’s Hope mill alone, but should have also been extended to the one hundred and fifty-plus other majestic sugar mills. Many of them have fallen victim to unconscionable plunderers who only have the “gleam for metal” in their eyes; others have become a place of abode for vagrants.
This point was reinforced a few weeks ago when the ire of the public was stoked by the demolition of the Union Estate Sugar Mill, presumably for removing the old metal machinery.
Once again, the hue and cry was resurrected and we will assume that the onus then was placed on the authorities to punish the perpetrators of this dastardly deed. Amidst the expression of anger and frustration, residents made the call for these stately reminders of our past to be protected as heritage sites.
We would like to weigh in on this thought by making the suggestion for better care and attention be paid to all our historical sites with the view towards preserving their value for the benefit of future generations.
So, Fort Barrington/Goat Hill, Shirley Heights, Fort James, Monk’s Hill and the hundreds of other places teeming with the rich history of Antigua & Barbuda, we are all for restoration and for our stories to be told and retold, with pride, through the lips and eyes of our young.
Each and every day we bathe, eat, go to work or school, listen to the radio, talk on the phone, surf the net, and watch television, in addition to a host of other activities.
How many of us have ever paused to consider what our daily routines would be like without electricity, running water, and transportation?
But living amongst us today are elders who vividly recall a time when many of the “modern” inventions and innovations were virtually unknown and were, perhaps, never even dreamt of. And those elders will tell us that although life was very hard during that period, they didn’t complain much.
To Shoot Hard Labour, written by Sir Keithlyn B Smith and Fernando C Smith, is the story of Samuel “Papa Sammy” Smith (1877 to 1982) that paints a vivid picture of life in Antigua during the post-emancipation era. Many of us who have read the book would have no difficulty coming to the conclusion that, compared to the hardships our forefathers endured, we are living in the lap of luxury.
The past determines the future, we have always been told, since we need to know from whence we came in order to chart our course for the future. So, today, as the stories pass from generation to generation, it is with a great degree of pride that we are able to better appreciate the sacrifices our ancestors made in paving the way for us to enjoy a better quality of life than they did.
However, to the generations of the descendants of Antiguan and Barbudan freed men and women who struggled to survive in the post-colonial era, To Shoot Hard Labour, for its historical value alone, should be regarded as a valuable source of information. In fact, the book’s theme could be replicated in every other country in the Caribbean with similar experiences during that period.
From the recollections of Papa Sammy, we can form the clear impression that plantation life during and after slavery was pivotal to the existence of both the owner and the slaves and former slaves, who inhabited the estates. Sugar was king, and so the main occupation of every estate was to grow sugar cane in order to produce sugar and rum, which was then exported mostly to England.
To this day, the remains of many of the sturdy sugar mills, built of stone, brick and mortar, and the machinery employed to grind the sugar cane, stand as timely reminders of a time when the landscape of Antigua & Barbuda would be not be recognised or compared to what it is today.
On Antigua alone, close to 160 derelict sugar mills have been accounted for. We are of the view that the part that these structures played in our history should be as familiar to every inhabitant of this country with the same ease with which we can recall the latest episode of our favourite television show or newspaper article.
Anyone who has been in close proximity of one of the centuries-old works of art could not help but marvel at the skills and labour expended to complete the intricate engineering and construction features reflected in these artifacts.
A national effort should have been made decades ago, to restore these ancient mills to their former glory as a step to preserve our history. To date, only one such mill has been restored – Betty’s Hope – and time has shown that that was no wasted effort, since it is regarded as a popular attraction for both residents and visitors.
Here, we put forward the view that this status should not have been accorded to Betty’s Hope mill alone, but should have also been extended to the one hundred and fifty-plus other majestic sugar mills. Many of them have fallen victim to unconscionable plunderers who only have the “gleam for metal” in their eyes; others have become a place of abode for vagrants.
This point was reinforced a few weeks ago when the ire of the public was stoked by the demolition of the Union Estate Sugar Mill, presumably for removing the old metal machinery.
Once again, the hue and cry was resurrected and we will assume that the onus then was placed on the authorities to punish the perpetrators of this dastardly deed. Amidst the expression of anger and frustration, residents made the call for these stately reminders of our past to be protected as heritage sites.
We would like to weigh in on this thought by making the suggestion for better care and attention be paid to all our historical sites with the view towards preserving their value for the benefit of future generations.
So, Fort Barrington/Goat Hill, Shirley Heights, Fort James, Monk’s Hill and the hundreds of other places teeming with the rich history of Antigua & Barbuda, we are all for restoration and for our stories to be told and retold, with pride, through the lips and eyes of our young.
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India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, spanning a period of more than 4000 years, and witnessing the fusion of several customs and traditions, which are reflective of the rich culture and heritage of the Country.
The history of the nation gives a glimpse into the magnanimity of its evolution - from a Country reeling under colonialism, to one of the leading economies in the global scenario within a span of fifty years. More than anything, the nationalistic fervour of the people is the contributing force behind the culmination of such a development. This transformation of the nation instills a sense of national pride in the heart of every Indian within the Country and abroad, and this section is a modest attempt at keeping its flame alive.
The history of the nation gives a glimpse into the magnanimity of its evolution - from a Country reeling under colonialism, to one of the leading economies in the global scenario within a span of fifty years. More than anything, the nationalistic fervour of the people is the contributing force behind the culmination of such a development. This transformation of the nation instills a sense of national pride in the heart of every Indian within the Country and abroad, and this section is a modest attempt at keeping its flame alive.
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