Trinidadians and Tobagonians in Toronto Celebrate their Independence at Toronto's Queen's Park: August 30th, 2009
SECOND ANNUAL TRINIDAD
AND TOBAGO INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION “THE QUEENS PARK
SAVANNAH”, TORONTO -
AUGUST 30TH
2009
“CELEBRATING TRADITIONS AND
NOSTALGIA”
The second annual Trinidad and Tobago
Independence Day celebrations, hosted under the aegis of the
distinguished Consul General of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr.
Michael Lashley, will take place on Sunday August
30th, 2009 at Queen’s Park, Toronto
commencing at 2:00 p.m.
This year’s event is entitled “traditions and nostalgia” and has been chosen to
provide an opportunity for the Trinidad and Tobago diaspora
to celebrate and reminisce about Trinidad and Tobago
traditions that are in danger of becoming
extinct. The planned activities will
therefore allow the first generation of the Trinidad and
Tobago diaspora to remember a way of life that formed the
basis of their strong values. They will
allow the second and third generations the opportunity to
learn more about these traditions and provide the occasion
for them to enjoy the gifts of Trinidad and Tobago’s
cultural diversity, art, music and traditions.
The celebrations will commence with an
interfaith service and will include performances that will
showcase the unique culture of Trinidad and Tobago
representing the diversity of its population. The performances will include calypso, drumming,
tassa, dances, steelpan and traditional mas and will feature
artistes and groups such as: Anslem Douglas, Macomere Fifi,
Afropan, Kalabash, PanFantasy Caribbean Folk Performers, the
Muhtadi Drummers, Annemarie Woods and much
more.
As you will expect any Trinidad and Tobago
event will allow the opportunity to sample the culinary
variety of Trinidad and Tobago and there will be a wide
array of tasty Trinidad and Tobago dishes
available.
The Consul General of the Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago wishes to take this opportunity to extend an
invitation to ALL Trinidad and Tobago nationals and persons
of any other nationality who wish to experience the food,
music and culture of Trinidad and Tobago to attend
celebrations held in commemoration of the 47th
anniversary of Independence of Trinidad and Tobago which
will be held at Queen’s Park, Toronto on Sunday, August
30, 2009.
There will also be lots of prizes for the
winners of games, including “the best dressed red, white
and black” individual who epitomises the spirit of
Trinidad and Tobago.
For further
information please direct your inquires to congen@ttconsulatetoronto.com
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