Trinidad Cultural Appeal

Hi Again, What says culture better than food?     Every culture has their own variety of food, and though some places are more popular than others, it all comes down to preferences in taste and what is readily available.   However there is a unique situation in Trinidad, just as there are many varying holidays, each ethnicity has their own take on food and of course, there would some blending of recipes and the overall Trinidad touch to give it just that perfect taste. Alloo Pies, Pholorie and Doubles. Source: Simplytrinicooking Where to begin, influenced by East Indian, African, English, Chinese French, Dutch, Arabian, Italian, North and South American, Mexican and many other countries –East Indian, African, Chinese, English and French are probably the most common of the lot.   For Breakfast you cannot beat a doubles, it’s a street food made with two fried buns filled with chickpeas in curry and topped with lots of condiments from pepper sauc...

Hi Folks, So we all know of Easter and the Easter Bunny and all that surrounds it.   Well it’s a bit different here in T&T; of course there is Mas and all the religious activities which accompany this significant Christian observance.   But I am not here to discuss that aspect; you got to remember Trinidad is a very diverse country which contains many races and religions, so not everyone goes to Church or Mas.     Nevertheless, we Trinis all like a “lil lime” ( local slang roughly means hanging out ) and would use any and every excuse to have a party and some drinks… Collage of some Easter activities. Source: T&T media Images: Toco Beach Boy with Mad Bull kite Easter Bonnet parade kids Hot cross buns Easter kids Goat Race The rest of the country ( non-Christians and some Christians too ) opts   to go to the beach and camp out or rent a beach house or a rive lime for Easter; however unless a house is...

Welcome again friends, Have you ever heard about Trinidad Carnival? I am sure you did but until you experience it in Trinidad then you are missing one of the greatest shows on earth.   T&T carnival is celebrated on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday each year.   Though it is celebrated in many countries and all over the Caribbean, the Trini Carnival is much more than a simple street party.   Bands consisting of thousands of participants performs on the streets on both days, many colorful costumes, music, dancing and all have an overall good time. Parade of the Bands on Carnival Tuesday at the Queens Park Savannah Grand Stage. Source LoopTT A sea of color as far as one’s eye can see covers, not only the cities but also the boroughs and every town.   The parade of the bands as it’s called is where the bands makes their way through the city/town, and cross the stage and various judging points vying for the title of band of the year.   M...

Hello All, Today I bring to you some insights into the religious festival of Phagwa; it was a very fun time growing up and still is lots of fun up to today.  I hope you all get a chance to experience it at least once, its more than a festival but living art... Former Prime Minister: Kamla Persad-Bissessar, plays Phagwa.  Phagwa or Holi was celebrated last Sunday 4 th March here in Trinidad.   It’s a festival of colors, songs, music, dance and performance and lots of fun; it’s a joyous festival which celebrates the beginning of the Hindu new year.   The festival came with the indentured labors back in 1845, when immigrants were brought to work the sugar cane fields – it’s a religious celebration which signifies the triumph of good over evil, as is the case with most religious stories.   It is normally celebrated on the first or second Sunday of March. Though Phagwa is celebrated in many countries, the Trinidad experience is quite unique. ...