| More than 100 children in the ‘Plastic City’ community at Vreed-en-Hoop were treated at a Christmas party hosted by Lorraine Parvatan, wife of the late Magistrate Oscar Parvatan.This activity which was started some years ago by Magistrate Parvatan, continues in his name by his wife,Cheap Jerseys NFL China, Lorraine, as a part of his legacy. Mrs Parvatan said that the community was chosen in an effort to create awareness so that other individuals and corporate entities can also join in trying to bring some measure of relief and comfort to the persons living in ‘Plastic City’’.The more than 100 children,Wholesale China Jerseys Free Shpping, under the supervision of a few mothers/Sunday school teachers in the community, were all very well behaved.They sang Sunday school choruses and Christmas carols before being treated to a sumptuous meal prepared by Mrs Parvatan and her relatives.In fact,NFL Jerseys Outlet, after the singing of Zaccheus Was A Wee Little Man,jerseys nfl wholesale, during which the story was told that the Lord asked him to get down from his tree because He (the Lord) was going to Zaccheus’s house for ‘tea’.An attempt to find out what exactly was served at that ‘tea’ was answered by a smart little girl (about eight years old) who said, “We don’t know because we were not there” …, but another little boy assured that he was sure they served coffee …One of the visitors was given a mini tour of ‘Plastic City’ by young escorts, Onessa and Ryan. She discovered that not many ‘plastic/ tarp’ buildings are there now, but what was most revealing is the fact that these residents actually are living in shacks on stilts (about the size of a small bedroom) alongside a jetty in the mangrove swamp.One resident, who is expecting her second baby ‘any time now’ and who has been living there for the past six years claimed she had had to move from the edge of the swamp because of erosion. She now lives about 50 feet inland, along the jetty. Of course when the tide rises the tiny yards are flooded.In this community the people try to make the most of the little they have, but still manage at the same time to instill mannerisms, morals and values in their children. One little boy wrapped his chicken in paper napkin to take home for his mother.There is no running water or electricity. Daily chores include trekking water from at least half a mile away and hoping its enough to get all the basic household chores done.The visit to ‘Plastic City’ was a most revealing experience. “When I mentioned this to a friend of mine she immediately asked how to get there … she wanted to take her children to experience it so that they can know how fortunate / blessed they are, and what they are taking for granted,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys,” the visitor said.To the community leaders (mothers) who were responsible for the children at last Thursday’s party, congratulations on a job well-done.The behaviour displayed by the children is an indicator that being under-privileged does not necessarily mean being rude or indiscipline.“To Mrs Parvatan,Cheap Jerseys From China, thank you for allowing me to experience this first-hand. And to all the readers, individuals and businesses,Cheap China Jerseys Authentic, our brothers and sisters in ‘Plastic City’ should not be forgotten.Think of them as you prepare for Christmas (and after)…” the visitor said. |
