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
History of Trinidad The history of Trinidad began far before Columbus landed on the island. Before any Spanish lived on the island, it was inhabited by two indigenous tribes. The Arawaks lived in the southern region of the island. The Caribs, who were regarded as a much more violent and vicious than the Arawaks, lived in the north. The Caribs are described as “warlike” people and for this reason they were able to withstand more of chance fighting the Spanish conquerors, though not enough. The
Culture of Trinidad According to the encyclopedia, culture is defined as “The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought [www.wikipedia.com].” In Trinidad these particular aspects are very distinct to the people's daily lives on the island. The diversity of actual cultures and ethnicities on the island has melted together over the centuries to create a Trinidadian culture of its own. There are influences from
Jamaica, Trinidad, and Guyana as Free Labor Colonies Introduction The main concept of this paper is to show how Britain turned three of its colonies (Jamaica, Trinidad, and Guyana) into "free labor" colonies after gradual emancipation of slaves was introduced in 1833, and full emancipation was accepted in 1838. British West Indian colonies could be put into two categories: established colonies and new colonies. Jamaica had officially been a British colony since 1670, while Trinidad was converted
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, French, African and Indian peoples and also having developed a Creole culture that particularly through its calypso
Trinidad Overview The magical duo on the Caribbean shores, Trinidad and Tobago is truly a remarkable hideout and a perfect combination of scenic landscapes and delightful lifestyle. The cultural centre of Caribbean Sea, Trinidad has become a great choice for Europeans especially travellers from UK and Ireland to spend some of the nicest and adventurous days away from home. Fabulous culinary, magnificent sites, incredible range of festivals and tons of other factors have been alluring travellers from
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
own common health problems by illegally dumping garbage, when various landfills are available for proper waste disposal. Time has evolved and so too has the standard of sanitary conditions globally. We however, in Trinidad and Tobago have not. We litter our beaches almost every weekend by leaving trash behind. We insist that the program me CEPEP will
understand and compare Trinidad and Tobago’s economic and social development, one must understand its geographical location, economy and its history. 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
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
The steel drum instrument holds the spirit of Trinidad and Tobago’s musical tradition. Even though the steel drums are not widely known, the instrument is rapidly growing in popularity throughout the world. This unique instrument has an interesting history; as well as a huge impact on Caribbean 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
divided between Indian and British cultures. Ganesh fights to find his place in the shifting culture of Trinidad. He changes from his Indian culture to British culture. Ganesh lives in Trinidad in 1957 when Great Britain are colonizers of the country and Indians are still migrating to Trinidad to work. Great Britain has a large influence on India and Trinidad at this time therefore in Trinidad there are two separate competing cultures. Ganesh sees the detachment between the two but is undecided on
significant individual on the plantation was the conjurer. Voodoo is a syncretic system derived from deeply rooted Africanist beliefs and colonial French Catholicism. African-American religious systems and subcultures can be seen in Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, and other Antillean areas. In the Fon language spoken in Benin, vodun means an invisible force, terrible and mysterious, which can meddle in human affairs at any time. As a reaction to being torn violently from their roots, the slaves tried to
Did Columbus discover or invade the west Indies? There have been circular arguments,internaionally, concerning whether Columbus discoverd or invaded the west Indies. through this essay I will explore all counter arguments for this particular topic. Its complex yet simple, one step at a time. Christopher Columbus was a renaissance explorer in 1492. he was sent by queen Isabelle and king Ferdinand of Spain to look for a trade route to east Asia What do the word discover and invade actually mean
In Limbo, by Edward Brathwaite, I feel that there are numerous ways to look at the story. Limbo In 'Limbo', by Edward Brathwaite, I feel that there are numerous ways to look at the story. One idea is that the poem is a journey, most likely on a slave ship. We know this due to the references like "and the dark deck is slavery". If you were onboard a slave ship, and you were a slave, you would be placed underneath, on the lowest deck… with no lights or window. This lets in very little
The Modernist Attributes of C.L.R. James’s Minty Alley Born in Trinidad and later expatriating himself first to London and then the United States, C.L.R. James was a key figure of the West Indian literary scene during the 1930s. Today he is primarily associated with his nonliterary writings in sociology and politics, and his fiction seems to have dropped from critical attention. Part of this shortsightedness stems from the fact that little of his fiction is readily available to a reading public
Venezuela 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
In the novel Dragon Can’t Dance, author Earl Lovelace unraveled the lives of individual characters as they prepare for carnival. Carnival is the most anticipating time of the year for the residents of Calvary Hill in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Carnival day is full of festivities from dancing to the steelbands to the sound of calypso music.The people are very appreciative of their exclusive and very authentic costumes in the Carnival. People from Calvary Hill work very hard to sustain this very treasured
traditions 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
and flight paths between producer countries in South America and the vast consumer markets to the north of us. We are caught in the middle” (Canute, 2002). Drug trafficking is particularly affecting the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad where large crime organizations set up operations. The Caribbean countries are not taking this lightly. Fortunately they are bringing together intelligence and police forces as well as customs experts in order to combat the problem. However, the