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CHAPTER 29
EDUCATION AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
First All East Africa Visa Oshwal Halari Conference
The First World War had come to an end. The Halari Oshwal community on the whole was prospering. There were further important issues ahead. For the common good disputes between Nairobi and Mombasa community were forgotten. The community stood united. There was sense of jubilation and pride. In such an atmosphere leaders of the community decided to hold a conference of the whole East Africa Halari Visa Oshwal community. After informal discussions among the community leaders at a meeting of the Shri Visa Oshwal Halari Mandal a decision was made to hold the conference during the Easter holidays 1941 A.D. in Nairobi to pursue the matter further.
The community of Nairobi welcomed the news of being the host city with utmost pleasure. A total of 250 invitations were sent to the representatives of all the Halari communities of East Africa. Depending upon the size of the community they were requested to send one delegate for small and two for a larger community.
This was an historical event. As this was the first time such a gathering was taking place, the Nairobi community worked very hard in preparation of the conference. The conference was held in Jainshala hall. It was a huge success. Arrangements for board and lodging for the delegates were made. Many families played host for the outside delegates.
