India/Pakistan independence celebrated in Amherst
The "Pakistan Trolley", an institute community project, takes part
An October 1st event at the Amherst Town Hall celebrated the independence and cultures of India and Pakistan. Both countries earned their independence from England in 1947. Amherst Town Councillor Shalini-Bahl Milne, an Indian immigrant, co-organized the event with several community members from Pakistan and India. The "Pakistan Trolley" was also present and provided the colorful backdrop for the event. UMass CIvic Initiative Director Mike Hannahan spoke about the trolley to the attendees.
Read more about the trolley's creation by Karachi artists, Phool Patti.
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October 13, 2021
