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by Sarabjit Singh
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Sikh in Africa
The Uganda railway was named the 'Lunatic Express' and dates back to the colonial times. Its entire 660 mile length actually lay in what would become Kenya. Construction on the project began in 1896 at the port city of Mombasa in British East Africa and it was completed in 1901 at the line's terminus, in Kisumu on the eastern shore of Lake Victoria. Construction was carried out mainly by labourers from British India. Nearly 32,000 (many from Punjab) were brought in due to lack of indigenous labour. They were a competent group of engineers, artisans and laborers who were already well accustomed to the tropical conditions.
Approximately 2500 men lost their lives to disease, man- eating lions and hostile local tribes. Most of the surviving Indians returned home, 6,724 decided to remain after the line's completion, creating a community of Indian East Africans.
Hi and welcome! I'm an artist living in California and doing what I love to do. Creating art to heal all who see it or buy it is the purpose of my Art. I feel art can show us the beauty of the people of different cultures, and how we are interconnected. We just need to make those connections, may you find that through my art. My paintings are done mostly in acrylics. A lot of my work deals with the Sikh culture, influenced by my Sikh roots. My inspiration comes from people around me, my travels, and events past and present. My art is part of private collections globally. I have participated in solo and group shows locally and globally, in Museums, and in film & art festivals. My art is, As Keith Haring said: "My contribution to the...
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Karin McCombe Jones
Another fantastic tribute. L/F
Sarabjit Singh replied:
Karin, thanks for the support.
Ian Gledhill
This beautiful painting of this historical railway and Sikh workers in East Africa,is being featured in the 'Awesome Asia' group..Sarabjit..Congratulations..:)
Sarabjit Singh replied:
Thanks Ian!
Erkki Poso
good! i like and painting oneself symbolism art and golor many time same
Sarabjit Singh replied:
Thanks Thanks Erkki.
Manjot Singh Sachdeva
Great job and thanks for sharing the history Fv
Sarabjit Singh replied:
Thanks Manjot!