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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.
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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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