The population of Trinidad and Tobago is about 1.3 million with ethnic roots from Africa, India, Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and China.
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MAY
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03
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Festival of La Divina Pastora
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A celebration in honour of the famous Black Virgin, traditionally held in the southern town of Siparia. Activities include church procession, schools' bele (an Afro-Caribbean dance) competition and cultural show.
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Hosay
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The annual Hosay Festival is Islamic in origin and has evolved into a 3 day cultural event full of vibrant colour and rhythm. There are street parades with colourful flags dancers, tassa drums and decorated tadjahs (symbols of early Islamic martyrs' tombs). Visit St. James for the true Hosay experience.
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16, 17
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Pan Ramajay Steelband Competition
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An exuberant display of musical talent whereby pan players prove their virtuosity by interpreting pieces from the wide spectrum of musical styles, from jazz to rock and reggae.
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25
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Emancipation Celebrations
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Emancipation celebrations begin with public lectures by prominent African thinkers, community activities, and emancipation programmes.
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26
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National Day of Rapso & the Oral Traditions
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Gala street procession from Woodford Square to Central Bank Plaza. This event celebrates the voice and drum, dance and percussion, and rhythm and rhyme. Participation from traditional drummers, folk performers, moko jumbies and midnight robbers.
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Rapso Nite Concert
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The climax of the Rapso Festival featuring local artistes like Brother Resistance, Karega Mandela the Network Rapso Riddum Band alongside artistes from Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica, and the United Kingdom.
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30
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Indian Arrival Day
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This public holiday commemorates the arrival of the first East Indian indentured labourers to Trinidad and Tobago.
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