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British Caribbean man in Government vegetable farm, Salalah
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British Caribbean man in Government vegetable farm, Salalah
British Caribbean man in the government vegitable farm in Salalah Oman. Date: 1977
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1. Title: A British Caribbean Man at Work in the Government Vegetable Farm, Salalah, Oman (1977) This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment in time from the 1970s, depicting a British Caribbean man engaged in agricultural labor at a government vegetable farm in Salalah, Oman. The image, dated 1977, is a poignant reminder of the rich history of labor migration and the contributions made by the Caribbean diaspora in the Middle East during this era. The man, dressed in simple work clothes and a sun hat, is shown tending to the vegetable crops with a focused expression on his face. His weathered hands, calloused from years of manual labor, are visible as he carefully tends to the plants. The background reveals a vast expanse of farmland, with rows of vegetables stretching out towards the horizon. The presence of the British Caribbean man in Salalah during the 1970s was a result of the labor migration that began in the late 1950s and continued into the 1970s. Thousands of workers from the Caribbean were recruited to work in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Oman, to help develop their infrastructure and industries. Many of these workers found employment in agriculture, including vegetable farming. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of these laborers, who played a crucial role in the development of Salalah's agricultural sector. It also highlights the global connections that existed during this period, as people from different parts of the world came together to build communities and contribute to the economic growth of their host countries. This image, from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of the British Caribbean diaspora in the Middle East during the 1970s. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and labor histories that continue to shape our globalized world.
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