What did the east Indians when they arrived in couva?

When East Indians first arrived in Couva, they sought to preserve their cultural heritage amidst a diverse colonial landscape. To maintain continuity with their roots and traditions, they continued practices such as celebrating religious festivals, speaking Indian languages, maintaining a caste system, and preserving rituals and ceremonies linked to the Hindu faith. This allowed for cultural persistence and group solidarity in a colonial setting marked by the influence of Eurocentric societal structures. Despite challenges and cultural adaptations in a new country, early East Indian immigrants made efforts to sustain aspects of their original cultural legacy during their initial presence in Couva.