After H.N. Ridley brought rubber trees to Malaya in 1877, the British imported Indian labourers who endured hard plantation conditions, many died from overwork and disease. Despite their suffering, these workers preserved their stories through folk songs, which brothers Kumanavannan Rajendran and Gogularaajan Rajendran are now using to create a documentary about Malaysian plantation life. The project, which began in 2021 traces the experiences of Indian immigrants through these century-old melod

8.9K views · 276 reactions | Whitney Plantation is open for self-guided tours Friday through Monday, 9:30-4:30. Learn the truth of plantation life from the perspective of the enslaved people. The 16 historic structures and memorials are outdoors with plenty of space to maintain social distancing guidelines as you learn. Visit whitneyplantation.org to book your tour. #whitneyplantation | Whitney Plantation | Facebook