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East Indians are Considered to be Mumbai’s Original Inhabitants

May 6, 2018 Mobaikar 0 Comments east indians, mobaikar, mumbai culture

Reena Pereira-Almeida (30) was born in a 100-year-old village called Giriz in Vasai (formerly Bassein), in one of the original

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December 22, 2015December 23, 2015 Mobaikar 0 Comments east indians, ei, mobaikar, news, newsletter

Nov – Dec 2015 from Siddharth Pereira

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History of the East Indian Culture

May 23, 2013December 23, 2015 Mobaikar 0 Comments culture, east indians, history

History of the East Indian Culture from Siddharth Pereira

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Nearly a year ago, I set out to learn a bit more than what I already knew about the lugra - the traditional 10 yard East Indian saree. . I ended up at Rosemary Fernandes' doorstep, thanks to my Aunt Stella D'souza (of Stella's Kitchen fame). . Rosemary bai, as she is affectionately known in Uttan and surrounds, is the oldest lugra seller in the area. At 83 years of age this Lugra Legend still supplies these handwoven cotton sarees to the ladies of Dharavi Beth who still prefer their lugras to be 100% traditionally woven cotton. . #eastindian #community #traditionalclothes #ethnicwear #handloom #handloomsarees #lugra #lugda #saree #indianclothes #businesswomen #eastindianwomen #uttan #mumbai #thane #raigad #vasai #eimcoct18 #eimclugralegend #cotton #cottonsaree
One of the most pleasing features of Ignatius Villa, in Giriz's Danbhat village, is its spacious and airy entrance hall. The house is often used as a venue for village gatherings and community prayers, and this part of the house is spacious enough to seat the attendees. . #eastindian #community #vasai #thane #raigad #mumbai #architecture #heritage #oldhouse #timberhouse #entryway #entrancehall #villagelife #vadval #eimcoct18 #eimcohgpcalendar #giriz
It’s been a tough week for Indian women on the inter webs, but let’s face it, the going has been tough for girls consistently. Especially in patriarchal systems and societies. . On the International Day of the Girl Child, we take pause and give thought to newer ways to uplift and empower our girls, to pay attention to their stories of duress, take measures against their exploitation and abuse, and enable them to find justice and redressal for any violence committed against their person and being. . As well, it’s more than a month now since the Supreme Court of India passed the section 377 verdict decriminalising homosexuality. . We would like to send out a gentle reminder to our East Indian people that should you wish to start a progressive conversation about issues considered taboo or stigmatised in our community and culture, EIMC would be honoured to present your views on our platform - anonymously, should you so wish. . You can write to Reena at eastindianmemoryco@gmail.com . #internationaldayofthegirl #2018 #eastindian #community #sisterhood #metoo #india #mumbai #maharashtra #indianculture #empowerwomen #vasai #thane #raigad section377 #supremecourtofindia #lgbtqi #eimcoct18 #humanrights
Happy feast, everyone! . Tag us in your photos if you're celebrating :) #eastindian #community #harvest #festival #indianculture #farmingtradition #farmers #urban #rural #maharashtra #India #agera #culture #revival #mumbai #thane #raigad #vasai #eimcoct18
Isn't she a beauty? EIMC's calendar on old East Indian houses in a small parish in Vasai, features Ignatius Villa for the month of October. . Keep an eye out for posts exploring this house in the coming weeks. For houses we have explored in the past, look up the hashtag #eimcohgpcalendar and comment on the ones that caught your eye! . #eastindian #community #vasai #thane #mumbai #raigad #heritage #architecture #oldhouse #traditionalhome #vintagearchitecture #villagelife #rural #india #maharashtra #marathi #vadval #eimcoct18
Hello, new readers and welcome to the home of East Indian Memory Co. on the interwebs! We do share most of our explorations related to the ethno-religious East Indian community of Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Vasai out here. . You can directly reach out to Reena (who runs everything) via email - hit the button on our profile - for any queries, collaborations or warm wishes. . Swipe to see the dates we'll be in Melbourne, Australia this month - we still have some interview spots open if you are keen to share your East Indian migrant story with us! . #eastindian #community #mumbai #thane #vasai #raigad #australia #india #melbourne #research #EIMCOct18 #EIMCFun
Goodbye and thank you for all the learning, September! . #eastindian #eimcsep18 #heritage #research #independentresearcher #history #culture #community #sociology #mumbai #vasai #thane #raigad #indianculture #romancatholic #bombaycatholic
The landscape around Machado House is changing and in Giriz, Vasai's Satodi gaon, it is now the oldest house in the village. . When it was constructed in 1942, it had more front steps than what you can observe in this photo. It also had more similarly built houses as its neighbours. . Like his home, Anthony Machado is also a remnant of an older era. One of the founders of Giriz Society (a farming cooperative), Anthony Machado went on to become one of the first members of the Bassein Catholic Cooperative Bank. . He rues the lack of camaraderie to be seen among people these days - very noticeable to the owner of a house that the entire village once came together to build. . If you are curious about the old houses of Giriz, you can read more about EIMC's project under the Stories tab on our website (link in bio). . #eastindian #community #vasai #vadval #traditionalhome #oldhouse #architecture #giriz #eimcsep18 #eimcohgpcalendar #entrance #villagelife #ruralindia #maharashtra #india #romancatholic
Most commonly known as bhokachey* vadey, but also called varadachey+ vadey, these deep-fried donut-shaped bread made from fermented urad dal are an East Indian wedding staple and tend to have many little ceremonies associated with them. . Can you name any? . *hole +wedding . #eastindian #community #food #traditionalfood #friedfood #bread #donut #uraddal #maharashtra #india #marathi #language #weddingfood #mumbai #thane #vasai #raigad #eimcsep18
Did you know? To fund our research, we also sell these cool East Indian Stickers. . Stick these waterproof and reflective stickers on your vehicles, laptops, suitcases (like we've done here) or gift them to a loud and proud East Indian. . Choose from three different designs (Look for Art > Stickers at the link in our bio) . Available right now at a lowered price (Rs 80 each) - until stocks last. . #eastindian #community #mumbai #thane #raigad #bumperstickers #suitcasetags #laptopstickers #stationery #stickers #eimcfun #eimcsep18 ##EIMCShop #merchandise #artforresearch #independantresearch
Buildings that function as a secondary storage space (in addition to the upper level potmalas) in Vadval East Indian homes make a lot of sense - especially when you are a farmer and also have a family of 20 to feed. . Currently closed and lying unused, this space was built facing Sebastian and Peter Machado's house in 1942 as storage for their harvested produce. Machado House is featured in EIMC's 2018 Calendar on old East Indian Houses - an effort to highlight the East Indian architectural heritage of Bassein (now Vasai). . Speaking of harvests, be sure to keep an eye out for Agera celebrations happening around various gaothans in Mumbai on 7 October. Experiencing a revival in recent years, the East Indian harvest festival of Agera is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of October. . #eastindian #community #culture #traditions #harvestfestival #india #indianculture #indianfarmer #vadval #Agera #feast #newrice #paddy #vasai #thane #raigad #mumbai #bombay #oldbombay #romancatholic #christiancelebrations #oldhouse #brickwall #windowsofinstagram #villagelife #maharashtra #eimcsep18 #eimcohgpcalendar #architecture
Hit us up, Melbourne! . Psst, do share this with your folks in Melbourne. . #eastindian #community #research #sociology #melbourne #australia #culture #vasai #thane #raigad #mumbai #diaspora #indiansinmelbourne #mumbaicatholic #vadval #kunbi #kupari #bhandari #valkar #koli #agri #education #eimcsep18

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