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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
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220924
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221225
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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:20221226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221227
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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
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