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A wave of vibrant colours, rhythmic drumming, and joyous chanting swept through the streets of Port-of-Spain last Friday as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, in collaboration with the Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha Mandir, presented the annual Ratha Yatra—also known as the Festival of Chariots.
The Cunupia-based Apsara Dance Company captivated audiences on Friday with a celebration of Indian dance traditions at its third annual concert, held at the NCIC Nagar.
Nadra Supersad is an artist, an avid cook, and a lover of a good lime. At 51 years old, Supersad, who resides in Carapichaima with her family, refuses to be defined by her cancer diagnosis, and in fact is a living contradiction to the general expectations of cancer patients.
Nidia Andrews—a name well known in Trinidad and Tobago’s women’s cricket fraternity—is now earning the admiration and respect of the Guyanese people. Two years ago, a trip to Guyana to play cricket changed everything for her.
When seven-year-old Adam Bartholomew sat beside his grandmother at the piano for his first lesson, he had no idea that music and the steelpan in particular would one day carry him to the halls of Harvard and Berklee College of Music.
On June 5, a unique culinary aroma, vibrant presentations, and a spirited energy filled the FOX5 Washington DC television studio during its LION Lunch Hour segment (Like It Or Not), as Trini-born Gillian de Souza made a guest appearance. The segment, titled Celebrate with Caribbean Caterers, was especially meaningful to her as it took place during Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Guardian Media photographer NICOLE DRAYTON shares her breast cancer journey with WE magazine.
“A lion is stronger than a man, but it does not enable him to dominate the human race. You have neglected the duty you owe to yourselves, and you have lost your natural rights by shutting your eyes to your own interests.”—Sultana’s Dream, 1905
“I felt as though someone had knocked me down with a big stone. I was hearing the words but it felt like the words weren’t for me.” Consultant paediatrician, cancer survivor, and recently honoured as a Global Hero of Hope by the American Cancer Society, Dr Mariama Alleyne recalls the out-of-body experience of being diagnosed with cancer in 2018.
June is observed in the United States as Caribbean-American Heritage Month, recognising Americans of Caribbean descent and celebrating Caribbean unity, cultural pride, and academic excellence. This year marked the 19th annual observance nationwide, while the Kings County (Brooklyn) courts hosted their third annual celebration on the afternoon of June 27 at the Jury Assembly Room of the Kings County Supreme Court (Criminal Term).
T he stage is set for one of the most dynamic Toronto Panorama competitions yet on August 1, following official confirmation that the Ontario Steelband Association (OSA) has, for the first time, partnered with Pan Trinbago Inc. The annual competition, which began in 2003, will mark a historic chapter in Canada’s steelpan landscape.
The steelpan—often hailed as God’s gift to the world—continues to prove itself mightier than the sword. Its initial triumph came at the T&T Music Film Festival (TTMFF) 2023, where a documentary celebrating the iconic Panazz Players not only became a historic festival feature but also won the People’s Choice Award.
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