Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago “When Santa Clause arrives in Trinidad and Tobago, it is to the rhythm of Parang. The climate is warm and the flowers are in bloom, which makes for a colorful season.” This quote from writer Bill Egan wonderfully describes Christmas on my twin island home of Trinidad and Tobago where the holiday is celebrated in a most unique way with many ingrained traditions. By mid-November, the stores of the capital city, Port-of-Spain, are flooded with early Christmas
Kempadoo in “Tide Running” incorporates culture, gender struggles, and economics of the country where the novel is set in Tobago. The main characters Bella and Cliff play a small role to a much larger role within the novel. Moreover, the colonial history of the island serves as a foundation to the present living of the citizens of Tobago. The two island republic of Trinidad and Tobago has been one of the most influential of the Anglophone Caribbean nations having attracted a succession of Spanish, English
music today. Trinidad and Tobago made the steel drum their national instrument because it embodies the essence of ancient African roots with national heritage. The steel drums allow the natives of the island nation to connect with national tradition and to spread national pride. This steel instrument has an extensive past. The steel drum, also known as the steel pan, was invented during the 1930s. The music of the steel pan originates from the country of Trinidad and Tobago. The concept of the instrument
Trinidad and Tobago is a twin island located in the Caribbean Region which was controlled by the Spanish, French, Dutch and then the English between the 1400s and the mid-1900s (Edmonds, 2010). Finally, in 1962, Trinidad and Tobago gained their full independence from their colonizers England, forming their own country. Geographically, Trinidad and Tobago is a twin island with a relatively small surface area like other countries located in the Caribbean region. Trinidad and Tobago is northeast of
Education and schooling has always played a pivotal role in the development of societies the world over and specifically in the context of Trinidad and Tobago. Education and schooling in this country as in any other is an investment in citizens that will reap benefits for all through research and innovation, physical and social mobility, improved opportunities and health. Though the exam – driven nature of our system makes it different from North America (Lochan 2005), education remains the means
There may be fees involved for religious schools, but they still receive financial assistance from the state. Private schools usually receive little or no subsidy from the state. All citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing tertiary education in approved local and regional institutions can benefit from the Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) program. Undergraduate students receive free tuition and postgraduate students can access grants to cover
there is the most perfect spot . The twin islands Trinidad and Tobago are acknowledged as the most prosperous and sophisticated island states of the Caribbean region. When you live in Trinidad and Tobago you will expect to find beautiful beaches, great food, and the biggest party ever. When you choose to live here you will get such an unique experience you will be sure to never want to leave. If you are a beach person Trinidad and Tobago is just for you people travel from all parts of the world to
Carnival today in the twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago have come a very long way since its segregated beginnings of higher and lower class .In fact it is now a time where every creed, race, colour and gender from all faiths and walk of life participate in together without judgement. Trinidad and Tobago has gained international recognition and thus the government of the twin island state now invest, time and some effort towards the Carnival season because of the revenue it generates for the
program we will implement in the community. I would also like to create an educational booklet on organizing with members of the ELC. I will use it to introduce similar youth based education programs in the other halfway houses across Trinidad and Tobago. I am committed to making this project work. With my practical background in social action and community education, I am excited for the chance to further grow, mature, and change. I want to become a public servant, but that will only be possible
soca, dancehall, reggae, calypso, parang. Mehn i am going to miss not only partying in the Trinidad and Tobago but just jamming out and hearing songs on the streets and moving. Even the cultural drumming and dances like the bele, bongo etc. Can just getting you moving it’s amazing. I was so excited I got to take a dance class while I was in Trinidad, if anyone
country (Spain) to see if your homeland uses the word in any familiar ways. You should be able to relate to the word, as the names Jose, Joseph, and Josephine, all derive from the word "Joe". In addition "St. Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago is the oldest town in Trinidad and Tobago. Originally named San José de Oruña, it served as the capital of Spanish Trinidad between 1592 and 1783" (Wikipedia).
and Tobago Abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy. In Trinidad and Tobago, abortion is illegal as stated in sections 56 and 57 of the Offences Against the Person Act. The main issues surrounding the illegality of abortion in Trinidad and Tobago is whether such laws are unconstitutional or inconsistent with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forns of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This paper will examine section 4 (c) of the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago, as
My friend who married a Guyanese introduced me to the West Indian community in Maryland, which is made up of people from Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. This community was formed so people could interact with people from their own country, enjoy their music, and culture. The dholak was originated in South Asia; it is the most utilized drums in the folk music of India. The dholak is a double headed drum with the bass head on one side and the treble head on the other side. The instrument
The Steelband movement impacted both negatively and positively in Trinidad and Tobago. There were several issues of social conflicts concerning gender, race, class, church, state and corporate sponsorship which made a number of impacts on the steelband movement. In recent years it made a great impact in the education system. In the early 1800s,during the colonial era, there were social conflicts arising which impacted on class, colour and race. These conflicts still exist presently but not as excessively
also known as Carnival. Carnival takes places on the Monday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday. Carnival is celebrated to mark an overturning of daily life. The Carnival of Trinidad is a very consequential festival in the island of Trinidad and Tobago. The roots of carnival both lay in Africa and France. Carnival has evolved over the past two centuries from an elegant, exclusive affair to a truly all – inclusive national festival, it is by far the most spectacular event on the nation’s calendar
Geography of Trinidad Just seven miles of northeast of its mother land Venezuela, separated by the Gulf of Paria , Trinidad is one of only 1,864 square miles. It is an island surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. With a longitude (W) of between 60* 54' and 61*56', Trinidad has a latitude (N) of between 10* 3' and 10* 50'.With a tropical climate and rainy season that runs form June to December, unlike the other Caribbean Islands, Trinidad is not on the tropical storms and
Social Unrest has shaped the development of Trinidad and Tobago since the middle of the 19th century. There were numerous attempts by the British Colonial Government to limit the celebration of Carnival, which sparked the Canboulay Riot of 1881 and 1884. In the early 20th century, the water riot culminated in the destruction of the Red House. Karl Marx made this famous statement ‘In such great developments twenty years are but a day and there may come days which are the concentrated essence of twenty
characterize the population of a given society (smith; 1974 p 14)”. Smi... ... middle of paper ... ...covert or over strain”. Plural society theory helps us to comprehend and explain the social and cultural strain existing in societies such Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. M.G Smith ( 1974:75) in defining the plural society, noted , “ there is a plural society, with different sections of the community living side by side , but separately within the same political unit”. Conclusion The social composition
Caribbean culture is affected greatly by migration. The foundation of Caribbean culture was based on the forced migration of African people, indentured east-Indian workers, the migration and colonization’s of European powers like the Spanish, British, and FrenchThe history of each island is individually different but they all share the foundation of a syncretism for development each nation’s culture. Over time how individuals would migrate from country to country has change a lot, especially in
neighboring Caribbean countries. Many of the Caribbean countries such as Antigua, Bahamas, Belize , Dominica , Grenada, Jamaica, Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago just to name a few are all part of the Caribbean Community known as Caricom. The birth of the Caribbean Community and Common Market was signed on July 4, 1973 at the Chaguaramas in Trinidad and Tobago. And the operations of Caricom began on August 1 of that year. It was the failure of two regional integration attempts, the West Indies Federation