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Events
There are cermonies, events, shows, sports and performances that take place all year round.
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Phagwa |
Festival celebrating the Hindu New Year, usually around full moon in March.
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Three Men in a Tub |
Also called the Bathtub Derby, anything that floats can race down the Mayaro-Nariva River (March).
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Pan on the Move |
Steel pan bands parade through the streets (April).
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Pan Ramajay |
Steel pianist compete over week-long festivities (May).
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National Drama Festival |
Festival of folk art (May/June).
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Eid-ul-Fitr |
Muslim New Year, occuring around June, is celebrated with day of feasting.
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Tobago Heritage Festival |
Villages on the island featuring their own activity, such as traditional weddings, goat races or games (July).
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Hosay |
Originally a Muslim mourning ritual for the martyred grandsons of the prophet Mohammed.
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Emancipation Day |
Replaces Columbus Discovery Day, celebrating the abolition of slavery.
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Santa Rosa Festival |
Celebrates the cross-cultural relationship between the Amerindians and the Roman Catholic Church.
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Independence Day |
Celebrating anniversary of Trinidad & Tobago's independence from Great Britain.
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Republic Day |
Parade and festivities celebrating the anniversary of Trinidad & Tobago's declaration of republic status.
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Pan Beautiful |
Over two weekends, steel pianists compete in classics and calypso at National Stadium.
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Parang Festival |
Spanish Christmas songs are the focal point at activities.
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Divali |
Also called festivals of lights, it's a national Hindu holiday to honor Lakshmi, goddesd of light, beauty, riches and love.
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Pan Jazz Festival |
Jazz and steel pan music are featured seperately and fused together.
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Trinidad and Tobago Culture Fest |
Villages of the two islands compete in music, dance, food and crafts.
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