Chief Executive Officer of the Tobago Festivals Commission Limited, Mr. Kern Cowan, joins Trinidad and Tobago Today to reflect on the 2026 Tobago Heritage Festival, examining its impact on cultural preservation, community participation and the local economy.
He discusses the festival’s standout moments, lessons learned from this year’s staging, the involvement of young Tobagonians in preserving the island’s traditions, and how preparations are now shifting towards Tobago Carnival in October.