Prisoner #1056 by Roy Ratnavel – Book Launch in Melbourne By Victorian Tamil Association – Sunday, July 16 ( Melbourne Event)
Prisoner #1056 by Roy Ratnavel – Book Launch in Melbourne By Victorian Tamiln Association – Contact : Satha 0403 089 451 / Param 0408 360 865 – By Victorian Tamil Association
Date – Sunday, July 16 ·
Time – 2 – 5pm AEST
Location – Victoria Tamil Community Hall – 44 Lonsdale St 44 Lonsdale Street Dandenong, VIC 3175
About this event
- 3 hours
- Mobile eTicket
An incredible immigrant story from a prominent Canadian Tamil who fled torture and imprisonment in Sri Lanka, arrived in Canada with $50 in his pocket, then rose from the mailroom to the executive suite of the country’s largest independent asset management company.
Roy Ratnavel’s astonishing journey began at age seventeen, when he was seized by government soldiers and interned in a notorious prison camp for no reason other than being born a Tamil. He saw friends die, and was tortured for a few months—until an unlikely encounter allowed him to send a message beyond the prison walls, which led to his release.
Roy is visiting Australia to launch his book and share his inspiring journey.
Australia has provided refuge to Tamils and this journey will inspire and give hope to many refugees and migrants.
