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The annual Carnival in Trinidad dates back to the 1780s, when an influx of immigrants from the French West Indies emigrated to Trinidad in response to the Cédula de Población. [10] [11] [12] These immigrants included French planters and 'free coloureds' (free people of mixed race), [13] [11] [14] as well as enslaved Africans.
Pages in category "2009 in Trinidad and Tobago" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
The following category is for festivals in Trinidad and Tobago, including arts festivals, fairs, carnivals, religious festivals, and other types. Subcategories This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total.
List of years in Trinidad and Tobago. Add languages. Add links. Article; Talk; English. Read; Edit; View history ... 2009. Twentieth century. 1990s 1990 1991 1992 ...
The Jazz Festival was first held in 2004 but it was postponed in 2009, as the 2008 show costed $50 million, but ticket sales only yielded $17 million. [6] A new company sponsored the 2010 Jazz festival, which saw a line-up including Carlos Santana, Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Tina Turner and Neil Diamond [7]
The word is derived from two Spanish words: Parranda, meaning "a spree or fete" and Parar meaning "to stop". Parang is a popular folk music originating out of Trinidad and Tobago, it is part of the Island's Hispanic heritage that originated from over 400 years ago during Spanish rule via Venezuela.
Pages in category "Carnivals in Trinidad and Tobago" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
Calypso Rose was the first female to officially win the Trinidad and Tobago Road March competition in 1977 with her song "Give More Tempo". The following year 1978 with "Come Leh We Jam" in addition to winning the Road March title again, Calypso Rose also won the "Calypso King" competition, the first time a woman had received that award.