According to the United Nations, more than 16% of the world’s population, or approximately 1.3 billion…
Author: Kandace Jackson
Tobago’s Cultural Heritage Lives On Through Dance
Dance is a major feature of the Tobago Heritage Festival. Traditional dances were influenced by French,…
T&T Cancer Society Expands Outreach With Tobago 5K
Whether they ran or walked, completion of the Tobago Moves 5K is symbolic of the journey…
Tobago’s Folk Songs Keep Heritage Alive
Folk songs are one of the cornerstones of the Tobago Heritage Festival. Through music, rhythm and…
Tobago Heritage Festival: From Oral Performances To Modern Theatre
Productions for the Tobago Heritage Festival have evolved significantly over the years, incorporating modern technology and…
MOU Signed To Preserve Historical Artefacts Found Across Tobago
Tobago’s green spaces may be hiding pieces of the island’s history, However, very little is documented…
Mother And Daughter Keep Tobago’s Speech Band Tradition Alive
Speech band is one of Tobago’s unique oral traditions that adds humour, commentary and culture to…
Reel And Jig: The Tobago Dance That Has Stood The Test Of Time
The first notes of the violin, accompanied by the unmistakable bass of the tambrin and the…
‘Nutten Day’ Among Tobago Heritage Festival’s Forgotten Events
After the Tobago Heritage Festival was launched in 1987, villages around Tobago were eager and excited…
From Five Villages To Island-Wide Celebration: The Growth Of Tobago Heritage Festival
Did you know that in 1987 the Tobago Heritage Festival began with events in five villages:…