Have you ever experienced the rich culture of Tobago and want to know more
about it?? Then this is the event for you! TOBAGO HERITAGE FESTIVAL!
Source: Tobago Heritage Festival (2015)
Villagers from different Tobago communities dress up in traditional costumes that depict village life from the early 1900's in which they comes out in their glory to perform folk singing, dancing and feasting. The festival was created to preserve the unique cultural traditions of the island, where it is mow fast becoming the main event on the Tobago calendar and it has become accepted as its signature event.
Villagers from different Tobago communities dress up in traditional costumes that depict village life from the early 1900's in which they comes out in their glory to perform folk singing, dancing and feasting. The festival was created to preserve the unique cultural traditions of the island, where it is mow fast becoming the main event on the Tobago calendar and it has become accepted as its signature event.
This festival, begun in 1987, captures the
unique cultural tradition of the island of Tobago and has become to Tobago what
Carnival is to Trinidad. It usually lasts for two weeks and is held from
mid-July to early August. Throughout the festival, visitors can traverse the
quaint, friendly villages to savour traditional culinary delights such as
dumplings (boiled dough) and curried crab.
Hundreds enjoy the indigenous folk songs,
dance, music, drama and sporting events. In all of them the combined influences
of the Amerindian, African, and European cultures are evident. Among the
highlights are the "Ole Time Carnival", "Ole Time Wedding",
and the more contemporary "Miss Heritage Pageant". At times, other
celebrations such as the landing at Plymouth of the 17th century Courlanders
and Emancipation Day coincide with this festival.
Source: Travel To The Caribbean (2015)
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