January marks the 160th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese to Guyana. January 12, 1853 saw 305 men arriving in Georgetown on a ship called Glenntaner.The Alliance for Change (AFC), during its most recent press conference last Wednesday, at the Side Walk Caf?, took the time to remember and reflect on the arrival and contributions of Guyanese of Chinese decent, to Guyana.The party believes that the arrival of Chinese to Guyana is a significant milestone in not only the history of Chinese,Wholesale Jerseys, but for the Republic as well.In addressing media operatives,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, party member, Beverly Alert, noted that Guyanese of Chinese ancestry have made significant contributions to the development and achievements of Guyana.Alert listed some Chinese Guyanese icons as being Former President of Guyana, His Excellency Arthur Chung; Chief Justice (ag) Mr. Ian Chang; Ms. Marlene Kwok Crawford, former Deputy Headmistress of Bishops High School; R.V. Wong,Cheap China Jerseys, the first Chinese-Guyanese to become an executive member of the Guianese Government; Dr Ray Luck, distinguished international pianist; the late,Cheap Jerseys, Godfrey Chin, social historian and writer, and Guyana’s very own cricketer, Jonathan Foo.Alert added that the aforementioned names are just but a sub-set of the talented Guyanese with Chinese heritage.Our very own Speaker of the Parliament, Raphael Trotman, she said, is a descendant of Lai A Poo, who arrived in 1860. For the entire period of 1853 to 1879, a total of 13,Cheap Jerseys,541 Chinese landed in Guyana.“Descendants of Chinese indentured immigrants continue to make significant contributions to the Guyanese society,Popular Defence Counsel and Former Chief Magistrate: Paul Fung-A-Fatespecially in business, medicine, law, politics and commerce. Their cultural impact is pronounced and lasting, especially in areas of food and festivals,” Alert pointed out.She noted that our rich legacy of a plural, multi-cultural society is as a result of supreme sacrifice made by our ancestors, including those of Chinese heritage.“It is time that we give sober reflection on the significance of slavery and indentureship in this month of remembrance of our Chinese immigrants. Let us use this opportunity to show a greater sense of mutual respect, tolerance, appreciation,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, and understanding of each other as we commemorate this important part of our history,” Ms. Alert urged.