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SUMMARY:Boxing Day
DESCRIPTION:No one knows for sure when Boxing Day started\, but some believe it was centuries ago\, when servants would be given the day after Christmas off as a day of rest after feverish preparations for their masters’ celebrations. Others trace it back even earlier\, to the Roman practice of the clergy collecting money in boxes to give to the poor and disadvantaged. \nHowever it began\, the notion of giving back is evident with the celebration of boxing day. In Trinidad and Tobago\, it is traditional to host friends and family on Boxing Day for a day of relaxation and fun before heading back out to work after the holiday season. \nIn recent times the day is marked with grand Boxing Day sales and even sporting events.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/boxing-day
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221226
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174442Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Christmas is known to be a religious observance of Christianity celebrating the birth of Christ. However\, in Trinidad and Tobago Christmas has expanded well beyond religion to come a cultural celebration. \nThe entire month of December is a very joyous season. Christmas is celebrated with large gatherings of families and friends sharing sumptuous meals all while opening gifts that are under the Christmas tree. \nIn Trinidad and Tobago visitors known as paranderos are invited to partake in the celebrations as they go from house to house evoking the spirit of the season by serenading families with indigenous Spanish carols\, known as Parang. \nThis year with the Covid-19 pandemic still a threat\, the Christmas celebrations may exclude the house to house ‘paranging’ but persons are sure to celebrate and enjoy the season at home with family.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/christmas-day
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174406Z
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SUMMARY:Republic Day
DESCRIPTION:Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic on August 1st\, 1976. The event is celebrated as a public holiday on September 24th because this is the date when the first Parliament met under the new Republican Constitution. \nOn this day we celebrate having a Trinidad and Tobago President replace the Queen of England as the head of state\, and the islands becoming a Republic – A state or nation in which the supreme power rests in all the citizens entitled to vote (the electorate)\, and is exercised by representatives elected\, directly or indirectly\, by them\, and responsible to them. \nOn this day\, the President distributes National Awards\, to citizens who through their work\, activities have demonstrated their dedication to Trinidad and Tobago.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/republic-day
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T155750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174346Z
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SUMMARY:Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:This day commemorates Trinidad and Tobago’s independence from Britain in 1962. At midnight on 30th August 1962\, the Union Jack (British flag) was lowered and the Trinidad and Tobago flag was raised for the first time. Bells tolled and sirens rang out to herald the birth of the newly independent nation. Several international dignitaries were present for this auspicious occasion including the Queen’s representative Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal who read the message sent by Queen Elizabeth II\, relinquishing her rule. \nToday\, Independence Day is celebrated with military-style parade through the streets of Port-of-Spain. Cheering spectators gather in the national colours to see the parade creating a carnival-like atmosphere. \nThe evening is usually marked by the presentation of National Awards in a ceremony held at the President’s House. Finally\, this day of celebration ends with fireworks displays at the Queen’s Park Savannah\, where thousands of people gather to view the free show.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/independence-day
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220802
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T155556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174328Z
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SUMMARY:Emancipation Day
DESCRIPTION:On August 1\, 1838\, the enslaved Africans throughout the British Empire in the Caribbean were freed from slavery. In Trinidad and Tobago August 1\, 1985\, Emancipation Day was declared a national holiday and has since grown into a major national festival\, where thousands of people participate in various activities. \nThe Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad & Tobago hosts a week of activities leading up to Emancipation Day including cultural performances in music\, song and dance. Other activities include an art exhibition\, lectures by prominent Pan African scholars\, opportunities for networking and business development opportunities within the emancipation village. \nThe Kamboule (street procession) on Emancipation Day is theatre in motion\, a mass procession throughout the streets of the capital Port-of-Spain\, featuring African drums\, steelband\, moko jumbies and dance groups. The day ends with the Flambeau Procession later in the night\, recalling the rebellion of the African Ancestors against slavery. \nWithin recent times\, Emancipation celebrations have attracted an increasing number of foreign visitors from across the African diaspora. Trinidad & Tobago is now dubbed the Emancipation Capital of the world and the celebrations form one of the world’s foremost African festivals.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/emancipation-day
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220620
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174203Z
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SUMMARY:Labour Day
DESCRIPTION:In Trinidad and Tobago Labour Day was declared an annual national holiday in 1973. Celebrated on June 19th\, it is the anniversary of the day of the Butler Oilfield Riots which took place in 1937. \nPrior to this time there were ongoing tensions between workers and employers in many sectors of society. These were characterized by situations of worker abuse\, underpayment for labour\, racism\, economic depression and a considerable fall in the living standards of the working class. \nBetween 1934 and 1937 workers became more influenced by a need for change resulting in strikes and riots which extended throughout the Caribbean. This gave rise to several prominent labour leaders in Trinidad and Tobago such as Tubal Uriah “Buzz” Butler. \nButler was awarded the nation’s highest honour\, the Trinity Cross\, and the country’s main highway has been re-named in his honour. Today\, a statue of Butler stands at the Fyzabad junction\, the place where police attempted to arrest him on June 19th\, the day of the historic riots 1937. \nLabour Day is marked by trade union marches and gatherings in Fyzabad every year.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/labour-day
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220617
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T154322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T174136Z
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SUMMARY:Corpus Christi
DESCRIPTION:In Trinidad and Tobago Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) is a Christian feast celebrating the Holy Eucharist. The feast which is primarily celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the death and resurrection of Christ with Mass or Communion whereby\, Christians partake in a representation of Christ’s body and blood.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/corpus-christi
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220531
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T173949Z
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SUMMARY:Indian Arrival Day
DESCRIPTION:Indian Arrival Day commemorates the arrival of the first Indian Indentured labourers from India to Trinidad\, in May 1845\, on the ship Fatel Razack. The Fatel Razack brought not only a new labour force to assist in the economic development of Trinidad\, but also a new people with a new culture. \nIn 1994 the day was made an official public holiday\, called Arrival Day. In 1995\, it was re-named Indian Arrival Day. On 30th May each year\, Indian Arrival Day commemorates this momentous event by staging a re-enactment of the arrival of the Fatel Razack at various beaches throughout Trinidad and Tobago. There is also music and dance\, and outstanding members of the community are honoured for their contributions to society. \nIndian Immigration to Trinidad spanned the period 1845-1917. During this period over 140\,000 Indians were transported to the island. The journey was long and arduous and living conditions were deplorable. After disembarking at Nelson Island\, the arrivals were fed and rested for a couple weeks and then sent to the various estates that had requested them previously.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/indian-arrival-day
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220510
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T153652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T173748Z
UID:2934-1652054400-1652140799@visittrinidad.tt
SUMMARY:Point Fortin Borough Day
DESCRIPTION:A full two weeks of celebrations beginning the week before Borough Day with mas\, pan\, parties and even J’ouvert to celebrate Point Fortin’s 42nd year as a Borough. \nIn the 1980s\, when the Borough was facing tough times the celebration was conceptualized to bring economic relief to the burgess by promoting simple bed-and-breakfast initiatives with returning nationals in mind. In a few years\, it developed into one of the largest national events outside Carnival\, with entrepreneurs from all over setting up shop over the month-long celebration. The festival attracts more than 30\,000 people annually\, including thousands of returning nationals and foreigners.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/point-fortin-borough-day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220509
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T153836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T173827Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day
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URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/mothers-day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220503
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T153947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T124810Z
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SUMMARY:Eid ul-Fitr
DESCRIPTION:Commonly referred to as “Eid” is the most widely recognized Islamic observance in Trinidad and Tobago. Eid marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan\, which is celebrated in homes and mosques throughout the country. \nRamadan is a time of great religious and social significance for Muslim communities around the world\, and all devotional activities during the month of Ramadan are carried out either individually or as part of a group. It is the period prescribed by the Qur’an for fasting which occurs each day\, with the intention of teaching self-discipline and self-restraint to all Muslims. \nIn Trinidad and Tobago Muslims celebrate the end of fasting and thank God for the help and strength by wearing new clothes\, giving money to the homeless in their communities and serving a local Muslim treat called Sawine to friends.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/eid-ul-fitr
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220419
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T153250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T173639Z
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SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:Easter is a very important celebration on the Christian Calendar\, as observances are based on the death\, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians attend Church services and other rituals in the weeks leading up to the holiday. \nAlso popular in Trinidad and Tobago\, is the sale of hot cross buns by several bakeries across the twin island. Other activities include horse racing at the Santa Rosa Racing track in Arima or a refreshing ‘dip’ at one of many beaches\, but the comedic replica of Judas Iscariot known as the Good Friday Bobolee is still sure to get a beating in 2022!
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/easter
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220331
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T152914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T172740Z
UID:2926-1648598400-1648684799@visittrinidad.tt
SUMMARY:Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day
DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Shouter Baptist is indigenous to Trinidad and Tobago\, comprising elements of Protestant Christianity and African doctrines and rituals. \nFrom 1917 to 1951 the Spiritual and Shouter Baptist faith in Trinidad was banned from observing their religion in Trinidad by the colonial government of the day. Baptists decided to use the term Spiritual Baptists instead of Shouter Baptists\, to gain respect for their religion. \nFinally\, after much lobbying\, the Bill to repeal the ordinance was passed on 30 March 1951\, as The Repeal of Shouters Prohibition Ordinance. The Spiritual Shouter Baptists were free to practice their Religion. \nThe holiday is marked with processions\, Church services\, performances and religious observances.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/spiritual-baptist-liberation-day
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T154806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T145804Z
UID:2952-1625097600-1630454399@visittrinidad.tt
SUMMARY:Java (July/August Vacation)
DESCRIPTION:In Trinidad and Tobago\, we don’t have a summer break\, but what we do have is JAVA. \nJAVA is known as the July/August Vacation period of the school term where many youths are home for vacation. During this time many families traditionally travel overseas for leisure\, visit to friends and family. With changes in travel due to the Covid-19 Pandemic\, many persons will be having their ‘Staycation’ at home to enjoy all that Destination Travel has to offer.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/java
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T154611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T154611Z
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SUMMARY:Father's Day
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URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/fathers-day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210526
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T154125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T145600Z
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SUMMARY:La Divina Pastora Feast
DESCRIPTION:This feast centres around the La Divina Pastora statue (Spanish for “Holy Shepherdess”) in the southern small town of Siparia\, Trinidad on the third Sunday after Easter. \nChristians and Hindus travel from every corner of Trinidad and even Tobago to Siparia and stand in long lines for hours just to touch the feet of the popular statue. Citizens pour into the church to offer flowers\, olive oil and candles to the statue on her feast day. \nA Catholic mission was established in Siparia in the late 1750s\, when Spanish Capuchin priests came to Trinidad through Venezuela; La Divina Pastora is the Capuchins’ patron. Siparia was made a Roman Catholic parish in 1906. It is believed people of Indian descent began making pilgrimages there long before\, after the first indentured labourers arrived in 1845\, and by the 1870s\, the statue was attracting large numbers of Hindus.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/la-divina-pastora-feast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20210205T172208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T172208Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Whipmaster
DESCRIPTION:The Art of the Whipmaster by Candy Coated Experiences \nDid you know that the Rope Jab Tradition travelled from India to Trinidad before becoming a part of our Carnival Celebrations? You can learn so much more about this Traditional Carnival Character and their preparation by joining us on “The Art of the Whipmaster” Experience. Experience includes learning the history\, touring Rope Jab yard\, healing herbs\, warrior training\, fireside lunch\, refreshments and transport. \n\nDate: February 6\, 2021\nTime: 10AM-3PM\nCost: $275.00 per person\nLocation: Whipmaster Avenue\, Couva\n\nClick here to contact Candy Coated Experiences for more information.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/the-art-of-the-whipmaster
LOCATION:Whipmaster Avenue\, Couva
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ORGANIZER;CN="Candy Coated Experiences":MAILTO:info@candycoatedexperiences.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210205T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210205T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20210205T185443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T152144Z
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SUMMARY:Antillea Soca Series #3
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Antillea Soca Series\, brought to you by our Gold Sponsors- Pizza Hut and White Oak. \nCome to Antillea imagined by Caesar’s Army\, where the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles meet as one. \nFeaturing house DJ Dei Musicale and Selectah Kerry with Poison. \nTo access the event: \n\nCopy this link https://account.altvr.com/events/1663890877719774023\nPaste in browser and follow the instructions to enter Antillea
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/antillea-soca-series-3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20210205T165053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T165431Z
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SUMMARY:CarniConversations 2021
DESCRIPTION:CarniCon & CarniConversations \nCarnivals around the world have faced seemingly insurmountable challenges\, many being postponed or cancelled. As the year 2021 takes flight\, the future of Carnival in its varying original formats is uncertain. \nCarniConversations presents an opportunity for industry leaders\, worldwide to meet virtually\, from the comfort of their home countries\, to re-think and re-imagine the future of Carnival\, and thus\, determine its evolution. \nThe 3-day virtual event produced by Eventology TT will feature thought-leaders and Carnival practitioners from across the globe\, allowing Governments and practitioners alike\, a virtual space to exchange best practices and recommendations for the future\, as all festivals adapt globally to the new normal. \n  \n \nAbout CarniCon \nThe Carnival industry\, in its many forms\, is hosted in countries around the world. It generates billions of dollars in economic activity each year\, but as a result of the fragmented nature of the industry\, it has functioned with little co-ordination or interaction between its global practitioners. \nCarniCon is a Carnival Convention; an international\, annual\, B2B gathering of all players within the global Carnival industry\, hosted by the home of Carnival\, Trinidad & Tobago. \nCarniCon was launched in Trinidad & Tobago in November 2019. The inaugural convention was scheduled to take place in 2020\, however\, the COVID-19 pandemic has halted plans to make an in-person global Convention a reality. But\, all is not lost! An opportunity has emerged for the Carnival community to ‘meet’ and discuss the future of Carnival\, virtually. \nIn steps CarniConversations. \nClick here to register and learn more about CarniConversations.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/carniconversations-2021
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="CarniCon":MAILTO:info@carnicon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210102
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T152507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T145243Z
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Day
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day 2021 will be a little different. No need for the traditional glam parties but more intimate social gatherings will be encouraged if at all. Family and friends will gather at home to count down to the new year then ring it in with some good old-fashioned black-eyed peas\, a bottle of bubbly and an array of fireworks! All the fun of the new year but from the comfort of home.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/new-years-day
CATEGORIES:Public Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201115
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T151710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T185041Z
UID:2913-1604534400-1605398399@visittrinidad.tt
SUMMARY:Divali Nagar
DESCRIPTION:The Divali Nagar can be considered as the largest Hindu expositions in Trinidad and showcases East Indian music\, art\, craft\, food\, fashion. \nThis exposition has its roots in the car park of the Mid-Centre Mall\, Chaguanas in late 1986. As the number of patrons grew\, the search began for a new site to host this event. A few year later\, the ‘Nagar’ was eventually given a permanent site on the John Peters Road Extension off the Uriah Butler Highway. \nThis exposition which commences approximately one week before the Divali Holiday\, will be a virtual event 2020 and due to Covid-19. Each night will not only feature some of the best performances from past events\, but it will also feature ‘live’ presentations from special guests and a ‘live’ host taking you through the night’s proceedings.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/divali-nagar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T151843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T145001Z
UID:2915-1604188800-1606780799@visittrinidad.tt
SUMMARY:Caribbean Tourism Month
DESCRIPTION:In November we celebrate Caribbean Tourism Month. During this month\, tourism partners across the Caribbean celebrate the importance of tourism to our region under the recurring theme\, ‘One Sea\, One Voice\, One Caribbean. \nCaribbean Tourism Month is an initiative of the Caribbean Tourism Organization and their various members. \nThe objectives of Caribbean Tourism Month are to enhance the profile of the Caribbean tourism sector in the marketplace\, To reflect on the invaluable impact of tourism on the economic\, social and cultural wellbeing in the Caribbean\, To attract positive media coverage for and of the Caribbean and the local tourism product and celebrate the diversity of what the Caribbean offers.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/caribbean-tourism-month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T151503Z
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SUMMARY:Ramleela Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ramleela Festival is the play of Lord Ram vs Rawan in an epic battle of good vs evil. \nIn Trinidad and Tobago\, Ramleela is celebrated annually in large open airfields in rural Indian villages for a period of ten days. The ten-day celebration usually ends with the burning of a giant-sized statue of the villain in the story\, Rawana. \nThis play conducted over the 10 days is one aspect of community tourism that is alive and well today in rural Trinidad and always brings people together for a captivating performance.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/ramleela-festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T150916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T184034Z
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SUMMARY:COCO Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:The COCO dance festival was established out of the Contemporary Choreographers’ Collective in Trinidad and Tobago. The sole mission of the organization is to inspire\, encourage and serve the community through creative processes and collaborative endeavours. \nCOCO primarily provides a platform for innovation and experimentation in contemporary dance for emerging and established choreographers in Trinidad and Tobago. They also welcome participation from choreographers in the Caribbean region and beyond. \nThe festival started in 2009\, when dancer and choreographer Sonja Dumas approached fellow veteran choreographers Dave Williams\, Nancy Herrera\, and Nicole Wesley with the idea hosing a contemporary showcase in Queen’s Hall. \nSince then to now\, the COCO Dance Festival has grown by leaps and bounds and continues to attract locals as well as a regional and international audience each year.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/coco-dance-festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201025
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T150621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T151516Z
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SUMMARY:Navratri
DESCRIPTION:Navratri is another very sacred time in the life of Hindus. Navaratri literally means “nine nights” and these specific clusters of nine nights occurs five times during the year. \nThe origin of this celebration goes back to religious text where During Sharad Navratri\, Goddess Durga killed mighty demon Mahishasura. Different religious texts mention separate form of Goddess Durga who killed Mahishasura. Hence\, the victory of Goddess Durga over evil is celebrated during Navratri. \nSharad Navratri occurs during the months of September-October during the bright fortnight. The nine-night cluster is divided such that three of these nights are for worshipping Durga or Kali\, another three dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and three for worshipping Saraswati. Ramleela celebrations also run con-current with Sharad Navaratri. It is a time when Hindus avoid non-vegetarian food and indulge in fasting and lots of praying.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/navratri
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201015
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T150144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T184440Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Rosa First Peoples Heritage Day/Festival
DESCRIPTION:On this day indigenous people of Trinidad and Tobago are celebrated as they have contributed so much to our history and culture. \nThe Caribs of Arima are known to be the direct descendants of the original Amerindian inhabitants of Trinidad. \nIn 1973 the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community Council was incorporated to preserve the culture of the Caribs of Arima and maintain their role in the annual Santa Rosa Festival (dedicated to Santa Rosa de Lima\, the first Catholic saint canonised in the New World). \nThe Santa Rosa First Peoples Carib Community is recognised by government as the legitimate representative of Trinidad and Tobago’s indigenous people and in 1993 received a National Award (Chaconia Silver) for work done in the field of culture and community service. \nThe group was also instrumental in influencing the Government to designate October 14th as the official day in acknowledgement and appreciation of our indigenous Amerindian legacy. \nThe Santa Rosa First Peoples festival is celebrated for an entire week around the October 14th observance day with a series of events in Arima.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/santa-rosa-first-peoples-heritage-day-festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201012
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T145856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T151533Z
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SUMMARY:Ogun Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Ogun Festival celebrated in October\, is normally observed by the African Orisa community with colourful processions on the streets of San Juan\, informative lectures on African origin and diaspora along with religious prays\, discussions and food.\nThis year the le Isokan Ifa/Orisa organisation located in Febeau Village\, Lower Santa Cruz\, San Juan\, Trinidad will host In-house observations due to the Covid19 Pandemic.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/ogun-festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201008
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T145703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T150022Z
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SUMMARY:Chaguanas Borough Day
DESCRIPTION:The Borough of Chaguanas will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year on October 7th\, 2020. Usually an annual military parade is hosted to commemorate the occasion along with a grand street fest\, however\, due to the Covid-19 pandemic\, celebrations may take a different direction this year. \nChaguanas is the largest of three boroughs existing in Trinidad and Tobago which includes the Borough of Arima and the Borough of Point Fortin. Chaguanas was elevated to Borough status in October 1990. This Borough which prior to 1990\, consisted of 11 municipal districts\, now consists of 8 municipal districts.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/chaguanas-borough-day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTSTAMP:20260410T111534
CREATED:20201014T151426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T184646Z
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SUMMARY:Calypso History Month
DESCRIPTION:October was officially declared “Calypso History Month” in 2002 by TUCO (Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organization). \nCalypsos are a true part of our culture as a people. as it captures our history by telling our stories in song like no history book can. Calypso has been called a poor man’s newspaper in times when literacy was not widespread. It traces its roots to African and creole traditions of improvised songs of self-praise and scorn for others\, brought here by enslaved peoples. \nThis year’s theme “Calypso\, Beyond Boundaries and Borders”\, pays homage to calypso’s influence on cultures around the world and their deep-seeded connection to TT. \nWith the Covid-19 pandemic still a great health concern\, this year the organisation has adapted to a virtual setting and will use October Calypso History events to test preparations for virtual calypso events in 2021. \nSee TUCO’S Calendar of Events here.
URL:https://visittrinidad.tt/event/calypso-history-month
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