User talk:Kholvad

Kholvad This is a well known town in Gujarat, India located on the banks of Tapi River near just east of city of Surat. This town has Muslim and Hindu residents living in harmony and has never experienced any communal tension or riot in its history. It has a unique and rich history. The people from this town have been settling abroad since the late 1800. Kholvadians first started to Migrate to South Africa in late 1800. Later they started to migrate to Island of Reunion. In the 50's people of town migrated to England and in late sixties to Canada. There are Kholvad organizations in these countries and are connected to each other and to the home town. Overseas residents of Kholvad have been instrumental in giving it a rich history and the conveniences for its residents. Kholvadians in all four countries are bounded by common bond of heritage, special dialects and are proud people to keep their heritage. Town of Kholvad was one of few small towns in India to get Own Electric generators and running water long before other towns in the vicinity got these luxuries at the time. There are Kholvadians who have fought in the fight of independence for India, Against Apartheid in South Africa by marching alongside Mahatma Gandhi and long after that with Nelson Mandela until the end of Apartheid. One famous name who had helped in struggle against Apartheid was Dr. Dadoo who is considered a champion of human rights in South Africa. There were many more that helped in fight against the Apartheid and gave life as well. These overseas Kholvad organizations are still helping town and it's people whenever the need arises, runs schools, water distribution and other charitable work. There will be more posted here in the future. Here are the links to websites of Kholvad organizations in Kholvad and abroad Kholvad India: http://maikholvad.com/ Kholvad South Africa: http://www.kholvad.org.za/ Kholvad Canada: http://www.kholvad.com Kholvad Reunion: http://kholvad-reunion.com/ Kholvad UK: http://www.kholvadhouse.co.uk/

You can visit above websites and get more information and see pictures, view videos, read current news about Kholvadians, Cricket news of Kholvad cricket club in Canada. There will be more posting in the future.