WELCOME TO:  Folklore of Trinidad and Tobago

My name is Zen, and I come from Trinidad and Tobago, the most southerly island in the Caribbean.  My country is very beautiful, and very diverse.  Our ethnicities, as well as culture is a mixture of many different influences:  African, Indian, Amerindian, French, English and Spanish, but our main language is English.  My favourite aspect of my culture is the folklore.  There are many beliefs and sayings and characters that comprise our folklore.  It is mostly a mixture of French and African influences.  One of the most powerful African influences is Obeah. Obeah is a powerful earth-religion of African sorcery.  It is similar to Vodoo, which is practised on the island of Haiti.  It was introduced to Trinidad and Tobago by the slaves who were brought to the island.  Today, Obeah still has a powerful influence in the country, and there are many beliefs and spells associated with it.  Read on to learn about my country's folklore.

ABOVE:  Marian Bay, Blanchisseuse, North Coast, Trinidad.

CLICK here to see more beautiful sights of my country.

OBEAH:  Local obeah spells FOLKLORE CHARACTERS:  Mythological creatures of  T&T SUPERSTITIONS:  Common superstitious beliefs SLANGS:  Words commonly used as slangs SAYINGS:  Local sayings DREAMS: Some local interpretations of dreams

CLICK here to see a map of Trinidad and Tobago

I hope you enjoyed the sights and traditions of my country.  It is a beautiful place to visit, and you should make it a point to take a trip down south in the warm and wonderful Caribbean.