Chinese Ambassador Hosts 2011 Spring Festival Reception
On January 28, 2011, guests of H.E. Mr. Yang Youming, Chinese Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, and his wife Mrs. Geng Hailing experienced a taste of China at their residence in celebration of the New Year which officially begins on 3rd February in 2011. This celebration, more popularly referred to as the Spring Festival, is the major event celebrated in China because it is a time when family, wherever they are, return home to engage in the festivities.
Pundit Dr. Parasram Maharaj Speaks about the Phagwa Festival
On Saturday 28th February, 2010, the Mc Bean Ramleela and Cultural Group hosted the Phagwa celebrations at the Lower Mc Bean Recreational Ground in Couva. During the early morning preparations for the day’s event, Hindu Pundit Dr. Parasram Maharaj took time out from his busy schedule to share a bit of history and meaning of the Hindu festival of Phagwa from its origins in India to its colourful manifestations in Trinidad and Tobago.
Maha Saba Children’s Phagwa 2010
A kaleidoscope of colour and brightness, reminiscent of youth, innocence and vibrance was witnessed yesterday at the Sanatan Dharma Maha Saba Children’s Phagwa celebrated at the Tunapuna Hindu School. Hundreds of students from various Hindu schools from all over Trinidad assembled to experience the delight of Phagwa and the fun of splashing each other with abeer with the dominant colours being purple, red, green, blue, pink, orange and yellow.
Mc Bean Ramleela Phagwa Celebrations 2010
The Hindu festival of Phagwa was celebrated throughout Trinidad as people journeyed to different venues to partake of this fun-filled, colourful festival on Sunday 28th February. Known also as Holi or the Festival of Colours, Phagwa is celebrated throughout many communities across Trinidad, where the throwing of coloured powder and coloured water on each other, forms a central part of the festival.
Courts Sound Specialists 2009 Christmas Party
The Courts Sounds Specialists Steel Orchestra held their Christmas Party on Sunday 20th December, 2009, at their panyard in Eastern Quarry Laventille. Included in the celebrations which involved treats to the kids in the community was the launch of the Courts Sound Specialist Youth Steel Orchestra.
‘Paramin’ Parang Festival 2009
On December 18, 2009, Paramin Parang Festival moved from its traditional Paramin home to the Trinidad Country Club in Maraval. This album depicts the bands and artistes that performed as well as scenes from the crowd during the night’s proceedings.
Panaide – The Benefit Concert
On Thursday 17th December, 2009, “Panaide – The Benefit Concert” was hosted by the newly formed Panaide Foundation at the Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra panyard in Port of Spain. Sponsored steelbands in Port-of-Spain and environs performed with the aim of raising funds to assist unsponsored bands in that geographical location.
Bollywood Dance Company presents ‘Rhythm Divine’
On Saturday 12th December, 2009, the Bollywood Dance Company presented their grand fundraising concert entitled “Rhythm Divine”. This event was held at the Rex Car Ltd. Compound in Mulchan Trace, Penal. It was an evening of Indian dance and entertainment which included a magic performance and a skit about the life styles of the rich and the poor.
Lydian Singers & Lydian Steel – Handel’s Messiah
Lydian Singers & Lydian Steel’s “Handel’s Messiah” took place on December 10, 2009, at Queen’s Hall, P.O.S. Led by choir master Pat Bishop, audience members were titillated by the sounds of the Steelband orchestra, the several intermittent dance performances as well as by the wondrous blend of the voices of the Lydian singers.
Christmas with the Marionettes Chorale
Christmas with the Marionettes Chorale took place on December 03, 2009, at Queen’s Hall, P.O.S. The choir, headed by Gretta Taylor featured several Christmas favorites sang in operatic fashion. Featured were some of the Chorales star singers and musicians who all delighted the audience with their talents.