Kempadoo in “Tide Running” incorporates culture, gender struggles, and economics of the country where the novel is set in 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
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
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 a twin
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
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 the world
Trinidad and Tobago’s education system reflects the country’s British colonial past through its current school structure. Following their conquest, the British remodeled the Caribbean school system after their own. Are Girls Treated Equally and Fairly? Boys and girls are treated equally and fairly. In fact, all students are expected to perform well during school and they are given an equal opportunity to excel. There are also alternatives for students who are having challenges in traditional academia
Carnival today in the twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago have come a very long way since its segregated beginnings of higher and lower class .In fact it is now a time where every creed, race, colour and gender from all faiths and walk of life participate in together without judgement. Trinidad and Tobago has gained international recognition and thus the government of the twin island state now invest, time and some effort towards the Carnival season because of the revenue it generates for the
her children. After being the United States for two years my grandmother was reunited with her children. Although I was the first family member to born a United States, I was brought up that Trinidad was home. When I reflect about where most of extended family lives only a hand full of them still live in Trinidad, my family is scattered all over the united states, Canada, and Europe. My family’s situation is not unique; there are millions of families that share this commonalty with me in the Caribbean
soca, dancehall, reggae, calypso, parang. Mehn i am going to miss not only partying in the Trinidad and Tobago but just jamming out and hearing songs on the streets and moving. Even the cultural drumming and dances like the bele, bongo etc. Can just getting you moving it’s amazing. I was so excited I got to take a dance class while I was in Trinidad, if anyone reading this is ever on exchange at UWI take “Caribbean dance”, it’s an amazing class, pretty hard, but yet still
The Steelband movement impacted both negatively and positively in Trinidad and Tobago. There were several issues of social conflicts concerning gender, race, class, church, state and corporate sponsorship which made a number of impacts on the steelband movement. In recent years it made a great impact in the education system. In the early 1800s,during the colonial era, there were social conflicts arising which impacted on class, colour and race. These conflicts still exist presently but not as excessively
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
A Critical Analysis of the Abortion Laws in Trinidad and Tobago Abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy. In Trinidad and Tobago, abortion is illegal as stated in sections 56 and 57 of the Offences Against the Person Act. The main issues surrounding the illegality of abortion in Trinidad and Tobago is whether such laws are unconstitutional or inconsistent with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forns of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This paper will examine section
Every year, in Trinidad there is a festival of colors which is transformed into costumes, calypso, steel band music, dance and different foods and Carribean art which magnetizes many people from different countries also known as Carnival. Carnival takes places on the Monday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday. Carnival is celebrated to mark an overturning of daily life. The Carnival of Trinidad is a very consequential festival in the island of Trinidad and Tobago. The roots of carnival both lay
My friend who married a Guyanese introduced me to the West Indian community in Maryland, which is made up of people from Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. This community was formed so people could interact with people from their own country, enjoy their music, and culture. The dholak was originated in South Asia; it is the most utilized drums in the folk music of India. The dholak is a double headed drum with the bass head on one side and the treble head on the other side. The instrument
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 composition
our neighboring Caribbean countries. Many of the Caribbean countries such as Antigua, Bahamas, Belize , Dominica , Grenada, Jamaica, Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago just to name a few are all part of the Caribbean Community known as Caricom. The birth of the Caribbean Community and Common Market was signed on July 4, 1973 at the Chaguaramas in Trinidad and Tobago. And the operations of Caricom began on August 1 of that year. It was the failure of two regional integration attempts, the West Indies Federation
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
SPANISH COLONIZATION ON THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF TRINIDAD AND WIDER CARIBBEAN Pre- History before the European’s Three (3) major Amerindian indigenous people lived in the Caribbean before the European discovered many of the Caribbean islands. These groups were the Island Caribs and Galibi who resided in the Windward Islands, the Taino who resided in The Bahamas, Leeward Islands and Greater Antilles, the Ciboney who resided in Western Cuba. Trinidad was inhabited by both Carib speaking and Arawak speaking
John Manaloto Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago Over the centuries many cultures have spread across the globe making every country unique in their own way. Although many nations may share similar issues, lifestyles and ways of living can be very different in every region of the world. Let’s use the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago for example. We can start off by looking at historical monuments and cultural landmarks that tell a story of each country's history. In the Dominican Republic