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Tobago Festivals 2020-2023

Collected by: National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS)

Archived since: Jun, 2023

Description:

The island of Tobago has a unique culture which is exhibited in its festivals. They are infused with Dutch, French Creole, British, West African and contemporary influences. These influences can be seen in the food, dance, folklore and unique activities which have become, in many instances annual calendar events. The festivals are a reflection of the diverse cultural heritage which is embraced and shared by Tobagonians to this day. This collection reflects the festivities celebrated between the years 2020 to 2023.

Subject:   Arts & Humanities Society & Culture Folk Festivals Food Festivals Harvest Festivals Festivals and events

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Title: Tobago to stamp its brand on festival calendar with October Carnival

URL: http://tt.loopnews.com/content/tobago-stamp-its-brand-festival-calendar-october-carnival/

Description: Tobago, setting itself apart from Trinidad, is preparing for its Carnival in October. Tashia Burris, Secretary of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation, and Meisha Trim, Chairman of the Tobago Carnival committee, emphasize Tobago's unique culture and aim to create a new tourism experience.

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Subject:   Festivals -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Carnival 2022: A quick guide.

URL: http://www.americanwinesmatter.com/2022/08/tobago-carnival-2022/

Description: The webpage advertises Tobago Carnival 2022, showcasing its cultural richness. It offers information on travel, accommodations, costumes, and local events. Additionally, it provides tips for visitors, including safety advice and currency information.

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Subject:   Festivals -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago

Title: Goat Racing: What is it and why it's a big deal in Tobago

URL: http://www.visittobago.gov.tt/blog/goat-racing-what-it-and-why-its-big-deal-tobago/

Description: The annual Tobago Crab and Goat Race, a longstanding Easter tradition, features jockeys competing for the title of Champ of Champs by racing goats. Initially conceived as an alternative to horse racing for the "lower classes," the event has grown in popularity. Although Easter Tuesday is the official day for the Goat Race, it also occurs during the Tobago Heritage Festival, attracting large crowds.

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Subject:   Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Crab Race -- Easter -- Tobago Competition -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Sports -- Tobago Goat Race -- Easter -- Tobago

Title: Why the Tobago Blue Food Festival is considered among the world's best- Tobago Beyond

URL: http://www.visittobago.gov.tt/blog/why-blue-food-festival-considered-among-worlds-best/

Description: The Tobago Blue Food Festival, recognized as one of the world's top events by CNN, showcases innovative dishes featuring dasheen, fostering culinary creativity and community spirit. Despite recent changes such as a virtual version of the event, it remains a highlight, showcasing Tobago's unique culinary heritage

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Subject:   Taro Festivals -- Tobago Cooking -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Food festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Blue Food Festival

URL: http://www.visittobago.gov.tt/festivals-events/tobago-blue-food-festival/

Description: The website initially features information on "Blue Food . "Blue Food" refers to dasheen, a tropical plant resembling elephant-ear and cocoyam. Its leaves, stems, and underground parts are edible. Locals call it "Blue Food" because some varieties turn blue when cooked.It then provides additional links to recipes such as dasheen banana bread by Chef Yzanne Williams-Chance, dasheen wine by Stacy Herbert, and dasheen chips by Chef Erwin Charles and Garlied Nedd.

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Subject:   Taro Cooks -- Tobago Tourism -- Tobago Cooking -- Tobago Food festivals -- Tobago

Title: Heritage Festival brings fun for the whole family

URL: https://associatestimes.com/heritage-festival-brings-fun-for-the-whole-family/

Description: The 2023 Tobago Heritage Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala on July 21 at Shaw Park Complex, featuring Tobago Heritage Personality and Heritage Calypso Monarch. After two virtual years due to COVID-19, the festival returns from July 21 to August 1, offering diverse cultural events like the Plymouth J’ouvert, Charlotteville Natural Treasures Day, YAM Festival, Junior Miss, little Miss Heritage Competition and many more.

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Subject:   Competition -- Tobago Celebrations -- Tobago Culture -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago Tourism -- Tobago

Title: NCC Supports Tobago Carnival 2022

URL: https://ncctt.org/new/index.php/news/850-ncc-supports-tobago-carnival-2022.html/

Description: The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) reaffirms its support for Tobago Carnival 2022, despite not being directly involved in its organization. The NCC stands ready to assist if needed, emphasizing its commitment to the festival's goals and sustainable development.

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Subject:   Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Jazz Experience returns in 2023

URL: https://newsday.co.tt/2022/10/17/tobago-jazz-experience-returns-/

Description: Report on a press conference announcing the return of the Tobago Jazz Experience is on for April 2023.

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Subject:   Festivals -- Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago Jazz festivals -- Tobago

Title: Scarborough businessmen hoping to revive economy with Fisherman's Fest

URL: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/04/06/scarborough-businessmen-hoping-to-revive-economy-with-fishermans-fest/

Description: Scarborough businessmen, led by Raphael Ben Yisrael, are organizing a Fisherman’s Fest on April 7th to revitalize the town's economy post-COVID-19. Scheduled from 9 am to 1 am on Glorious Saturday along Milford Road, the event aims to bolster small businesses, fostering community unity and celebration.

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Subject:   Fireworks Independence Day Small business Good Friday Tourism -- Tobago Fishers -- Tobago Tournament fishing -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago

Title: Scarborough Fisherman’s Fest kicks off Easter events in Tobago

URL: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/04/08/scarborough-fishermans-fest-kicks-off-easter-events-in-tobago/

Description: The All Tobago Fisherfolk Association (ATFA) aims to establish the Scarborough Fisherman’s Fest as a prominent fixture on Tobago's cultural calendar. Held on Good Friday along Milford Road, the inaugural event featured fishing competitions and a range of activities, including games, a five-kilometer run, and an aerobics burnout ATFA President Curtis Douglas sees the Scarborough Fisherman’s Fest as a key cultural event for Tobago, aiming to expand its impact across the island.

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Subject:   Good Friday Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago

Title: Evolving Tobago Heritage Festival

URL: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/07/31/evolving-tobago-heritage-festival/

Description: Tobago's Heritage Festival concludes after celebrations that started on July 21. Youth participation has increased, reflecting a renewed interest in cultural heritage. The festival, , highlights Tobago's traditions, natural beauty, and complicated history. It has evolved from a tourism attraction to a reflection of Tobagonians' resilience.

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Subject:   Music festivals -- Tobago Tourism -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago Celebrations -- Tobago Culture -- Tobago

Title: Evolving Tobago Heritage Festival

URL: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/07/31/evolving-tobago-heritage-festival/

Description: Tobago's Heritage Festival concludes after celebrations that started on July 21. Youth participation has increased, reflecting a renewed interest in cultural heritage. The festival, , highlights Tobago's traditions, natural beauty, and complicated history. It has evolved from a tourism attraction to a reflection of Tobagonians' resilience.

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Subject:   Tourism -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago Celebrations -- Tobago Culture -- Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago's Blue Food Festival marks silver jubilee on Sunday

URL: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/10/10/tobagos-blue-food-festival-marks-silver-jubilee-on-sunday/

Description: The Tobago Blue Food Festival marks its 25th anniversary at Bloody Bay Recreation Ground, initially a local celebration of dasheen's versatility. It's grown into a major cultural event, featuring attractions like entertainment, food, and competitions, including the best dasheen-based dishes and a crayfish competition. The THA is also constructing a permanent blue food village.

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Subject:   Taro Cooking -- Tobago Food festivals -- Tobago Blue Food Festival -- Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago Tourism -- Tobago

Title: Homage: Tobago Heritage Festival 2023

URL: https://tobagofestivalscommission.com/tobago-heritage-festival-2023/

Description: The Tobago Heritage Festival 2023 is scheduled from July 21st to August 1st, 2023, under the theme "Homage". It will showcase events such as Ole Time Wedding, the Salaka Feast , Folk Tales and Superstitions , Natural Treasures and J'ouvert .The festival will be primarily be organized by the divisions Culture Department .Team members will also comprise of members from The division of Tourism , Culture , Antiques and Transportation (Department of Culture) , Tobago Festival Commission Limited , Tobago Tourism Agency Limited , Shaw Park Complex and Community stakeholders & knowledge bearers.

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Subject:   Folk tales Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago Carnival -- Jouvert

Title: Tobago Heritage Festival to launch on July 21, know calendar of events

URL: https://wicnews.com/caribbean/tobago-heritage-festival-to-launch-on-july-21-know-calendar-of-events-225655802/

Description: The Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities, and Transportation of Trinidad and Tobago is preparing for the 2023 Tobago Heritage Festival from July 21 to August, featuring a diverse lineup of events.

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Subject:   Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Jazz Experience to return after three years, know Calendar of Events

URL: https://wicnews.com/caribbean/tobago-jazz-experience-to-return-after-three-years-know-calendar-of-events-253652836/

Description: The Tobago Jazz Experience, on hiatus for three years due to COVID-19, is set to return in April 2023.The event starts with Gospel Night, followed by Jazz on the Beach and Speyside Jazz, and concludes with International Night.

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Subject:   Celebrations -- Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago Jazz festivals -- Tobago

Title: Mobile Outlaw stars on weekend as 52nd Great Race draws 138,000 online viewers

URL: https://wired868.com/2020/09/28/mobile-outlaw-stars-on-weekend-as-52nd-great-race-draws-138000-online-viewers/

Description: In the 52nd Trinidad and Tobago Great Race, Mobil Outlaw claimed victory as the first boat to reach Tobago among 23 competitors across six classes. Hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Power Boat Association (TTPBA) and sponsored by bmobile, the event was streamed live on Facebook, adapting to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Subject:   Great Race Live streaming COVID-19 -- Tobago Competition -- Tobago Motorboat racing -- Tobago Sports -- Tobago

Title: Boyz II Men and Koffee to Headline Tobago Jazz Experience 2023

URL: https://www.caribbeanemagazine.com/single-post/boyz-ii-men-and-koffee-to-headline-tobago-jazz-experience-2023/

Description: Boyz II Men and Koffee will headline the Tobago Jazz Experience 2023 after a 3-year hiatus. The festival promises a celebration of music, culture, and Tobago's beauty, with additional performances. During the festival, attendees can take part in cultural tours, cooking classes, and beach parties. Attendees can also unwind with wellness activities such as yoga and spa treatments.

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Subject:   Boyz II Men (Musical group) Hospitality Festivals -- Tobago Tourism -- Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago Jazz festivals -- Tobago

Title: Virus Puts a Damper on Tobago's Most Loved Festivals

URL: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/virus-puts-a-damper-on-tobagos-most-loved-festivals/

Description: The Delaford harvest festival, which usually takes place in May, has been affected by COVID-19 . Other major annual events in Tobago, including the Tobago Jazz Experience, Easter weekend festivities at Buccoo Mt Pleasant, and the Dragon Boat Festival, have already been canceled for 2020. However, there's hope that with new guidelines, some festivals might still occur. Led by Dr. Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus, the Tobago Festivals Commission aims to assess the future of annual events like the Heritage and Blue Food festivals.

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Subject:   Food festivals -- Tobago Tourism -- Tobago Canoe racing -- Tobago COVID-19 -- Tobago Dragon boat festivals -- Tobago Easter -- Tobago Jazz festivals -- Tobago

Title: Blue Food Festival

URL: https://www.insandoutstt.com/events/blue-food-festival

Description: At the Tobago Blue Food Festival, traditional dishes made from root vegetables are featured, including dasheen, which gives the "blue food" its name. Visitors are encouraged to come hungry and enjoy a variety of flavorful dishes.

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Subject:   Taro Food festivals -- Tobago Cooks -- Tobago Cooking -- Tobago Blue Food Festival -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Carnival

URL: https://www.insandoutstt.com/events/tobago-carnival-2023/

Description: This webpage serves as an advertisement for Tobago Carnival, enticing visitors to join in the island's vibrant festivities.

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Subject:   Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Heritage Festival

URL: https://www.insandoutstt.com/events/tobago-heritage-festival/

Description: Immerse yourself in the spirit of Tobago at the annual Tobago Heritage Festival, which transforms the island into a virtual museum, showcasing the island's rich culture and colorful history.

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Subject:   Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Heritage Festival

URL: https://www.insandoutstt.com/events/tobago-heritage-festival/

Description: The Tobago Heritage Festival celebrates the island's culture with village competitions and immersive experiences in 'old-time' life. Visitors can enjoy culinary delights and cultural tours during the event.

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Subject:   Food festivals -- Tobago Culture -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago Competition -- Tobago Tourism -- Tobago

Title: Heritage Season in Full Swing

URL: https://www.tha.gov.tt/info-hub/heritage-season-in-full-swing/

Description: The Tobago Heritage Festival began with an Opening Gala, marking the start of a season filled with cultural activities. Attendees experienced the island's rich traditions and culinary delights, from Plymouth's J’ouvert and Ole Time Carnival to Charlotteville's Natural Treasures Day. Visitors witnessed traditions such as "Washing of the Dead Bed," and cocoa dancing. Additionally, the website announced upcoming events such as Les Coteaux Folk Tales and Superstitions, Moriah Tobago Ole Time Wedding, and the Sea and Pan Festival in Black Rock.

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Subject:   Food festivals -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Preps for Carnival

URL: https://www.tha.gov.tt/info-hub/tobago-preps-for-carnival/

Description: The launch of Tobago Carnival 2023 commenced on Tuesday, January 17th, in Scarborough. Assistant Secretary of the Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities, and Transportation, Megan Morrison, described Carnival as the greatest show on earth. Tobago Festivals Commission (TFC) CEO John Arnold announced the launch of the TFC website. Secretary of the Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation Tashia Burris and Executive Chairman at the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL) Alicia Edwards attended the event.

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Subject:   Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago Steelband Competitions -- National Panorama -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Jazz festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Heritage Festival – Charlotteville’s Natural Treasures Day

URL: https://www.tha.gov.tt/news/tobago-heritage-festival-charlottevilles-natural-treasures-day/

Description: On July 25th, 2022, in Charlotteville, the Tobago Heritage Festival highlighted traditional activities such as the "Washing of the Dead Bed," King Cocoa (dancing of the cocoa) , batty mill (for producing cane juice) , dirt oven baking the saw pit and coal pit.

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Subject:   Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago

Title: Accreditation Fees For Goat And Crab Races

URL: https://www.ttt.live/accreditation-fees-for-goat-and-crab-races/

Description: Vice President of the Buccoo Village Council, Winston Pereira, believed they had a legal right to apply accreditation fees for goat and crab races.

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Subject:   Competition -- Tobago Goat Race -- Easter -- Tobago Sports -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Fees and Charges -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Crab Race -- Easter -- Tobago Easter -- Tobago

Title: Dragon Boat Festival 2022

URL: https://www.ttt.live/dragon-boat-festival-2022/

Description: Dragon boat racing resumed after a break since 2019 due to COVID-19, with teams eager to compete. Victorious performances were seen across different categories, with teams such as Oceanus from Tobago and the Aquaholics Dragon Boat Club emerging triumphant.

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Subject:   Dragon boat festivals -- Trinidad and Tobago Canoe racing -- Trinidad and Tobago Water sports -- Trinidad and Tobago Festivals -- Trinidad and Tobago

Title: Easter Tuesday Goat And Crab Races In Buccoo

URL: https://www.ttt.live/easter-tuesday-goat-and-crab-races-in-buccoo/

Description: It was all about the goat racing action on this Easter Tuesday with the 95th edition of the Buccoo Goat and Crab Race Festival.

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Subject:   Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Easter -- Tobago Sports -- Tobago Competition -- Tobago Crab Race -- Easter -- Tobago Goat Race -- Easter -- Tobago

Title: Excitement Builds For Tobago’s First October Carnival

URL: https://www.ttt.live/excitement-builds-for-tobagos-first-october-carnival/

Description: Chairman of the Tobago Carnival Committee, Misha Trim, stated that the upcoming Tobago Carnival promises to encompass all elements of Carnival festivities, showcasing the island's spirit. Excitement is evident across Tobago as residents eagerly anticipate welcoming back family after the pandemic. Everyone, from promoters to mas leaders to businesses, is gearing up for this historic event.

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Subject:   Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Carnival Mas Bands -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Steel bands (Music) -- Trinidad and Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago

Title: Goat Racing To Grow

URL: https://www.ttt.live/goat-racing-to-grow/

Description: Richard Daire, the President of the Tobago Goat Owners Association, announces the association's intention to introduce the indigenous sport to Tobago.

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Subject:   Competition -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Culture -- Tobago Sports -- Tobago Goat Race -- Easter -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Festival Commission Assures Full Mas Representation For National Carnival

URL: https://www.ttt.live/tobago-festival-commission-assures-full-mas-representation-for-national-carnival/

Description: Despite threats from Tobago's Mas band leaders to protest for a larger share of the 1.3 million dollar Carnival allocation, the CEO of the Tobago Festival Commission assures full cooperation and representation from the island's Mas practitioners in Tobago's National Carnival.

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Subject:   Carnival Mas Bands -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Carnival costume -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Festivals Commission Assures Payments On The Way To Entertainers And Suppliers

URL: https://www.ttt.live/tobago-festivals-commission-assures-payments-on-the-way-to-entertainers-and-suppliers/

Description: The Tobago Festivals Commission has confirmed that payments to local entertainers and suppliers for the Tobago Carnival are currently undergoing processing.

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Subject:   Contracts Carnival -- Tobago Entertainers -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Mas Leaders Plan Protest Over Carnival Allocation

URL: https://www.ttt.live/tobago-mas-leaders-plan-protest-over-carnival-allocation/

Description: Tobago's mas practitioners are considering protesting against the $1.3 million THA allocation for the National Carnival. Tobago Mas Band Leader Association’s Interim Chair, Jemma Bedlow-Dennis cited feeling disrespected and unsuccessful attempts to meet with Chief Secretary Farley Augustine.Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation Tashia Grace-Burris expressed disappointmen that the Mas Association's Interim Chair went to the media without first discussing concerns with the appropriate authorities.

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Subject:   Carnival Mas Bands -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Mas On The Move

URL: https://www.ttt.live/tobago-mas-on-the-move/

Description: The Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities, and Transportation is bringing the Carnival spirit to Tobago's youth.. They visited Hope Anglican and Mount St George Methodist primary schools for "Mass on the Move," teaching cultural values through entertainment.

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Subject:   Carnival costume -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Plans For 2023 Carnival

URL: https://www.ttt.live/tobago-plans-for-2023-carnival/

Description: In February 2023, Tobago will serve as the host for Carnival festivities as part of the national production. Tashia Burris, THA Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Antiquities, and Transportation, confirmed this at the post-executive media briefing. Additionally, following a meeting with Pan Trinbago, she confirmed that the National Medium Band Finals will once again take place in Tobago. Secretary Burris stated that the Tobago Festival's Commission will lead discussions with Carnival stakeholders throughout November to determine the model for Tobago's February Carnival.

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Subject:   Festivals -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Steelbands -- Pan Trinbago Carnival -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Stars Of Soca Competition

URL: https://www.ttt.live/tobago-stars-of-soca-competition/

Description: Roston "Culture B" Simon won the Tobago Stars of Soca title with his song "Strong Rum" at the Shore Park complex. He thanked his daughter, Christia Simon, for encouraging him to compete. Mike Tower (Michael Skeete ) and Too Real ( Kwame Mc Clean) took second place, while Gerard Balfour placed third.

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Subject:   Soca (Music) Competition -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago

Title: Tobago’s Musical Brothers

URL: https://www.ttt.live/tobagos-musical-brothers/

Description: Tobago's young pan arrangers, Ojay Richards and Kesh Ramsey, are making their debut in the National Panorama Large Band category this Carnival season, showcasing their impressive talents.

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Subject:   Musicians -- Tobago Steelband Competitions -- National Panorama -- Tobago National Emblems and Anthems -- Tobago Steel bands (Music) -- Competitions -- Tobago -- History

Title: Traditional Characters Educate And Entertain At Tobago Carnival Living Museum

URL: https://www.ttt.live/traditional-characters-educate-and-entertain-at-tobago-carnival-living-museum/

Description: Although there are no major carnival activities in Tobago, a collaborative effort involving the Tobago Performing Arts Company and the Tobago Festivals Commission, supported by the Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities, and Transportation, has led to a series of educational events. Events such as a living museum showcasing traditional carnival characters. Cultural officer at Division of Tourism Jesse Taylor coined the event "Festival Friday," aiming to preserve Tobago's carnival spirit amid the pandemic.

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Subject:   Educational Festivals -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Carnival -- Old Time Characters -- Tobago

Title: A Taste Of Tobago Jazz

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=637E0ZGCdFc/

Description: Despite the Tobago House of Assembly's decision not to host the 2022 Tobago Jazz Experience, one Tobago promoter, Opulence Promotions, responded to Chief Secretary Farley Augustine's invitation by stepping forward with a proposal.

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Subject:   Music festivals -- Tobago Jazz festivals -- Tobago Tourism -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Blue Food Festival 2023

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mf7x9uyFUo/

Description: The video documents a visit to the Blue Food Festival in Bloody Bay, Tobago. The narrator shares their first-time experience at the festival, highlighting various aspects such as the art and craft section, food stalls, dasheen wine, dasheen-based dishes, dasheen rum and raisin ice cream, and interactions with subscribers. The festival offers a wide array of dasheen-based products and local delicacies.

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Subject:   Tourism -- Tobago Blue Food Festival -- Tobago Food festivals -- Tobago

Title: 2023 Tobago Heritage Festival Begins

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUHuMLMGknQ/

Description: The Tobago Heritage Festival began uniquely this year, merging the Miss Heritage Personality and Heritage Calypso Monarch Competition for its Opening Gala instead of the usual theatrical production.

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Subject:   Competition -- Tobago Music festivals -- Tobago Heritage Festival -- Tobago

Title: Tobago Plans For Carnival 2023

URL: https://youtu.be/9d-px4evwME/

Description: In February 2023, Tobago will serve as the host for Carnival festivities as part of the national production. Tashia Burris, THA Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Antiquities, and Transportation, confirmed this at the post-executive media briefing. Additionally, following a meeting with Pan Trinbago, she confirmed that the National Medium Band Finals will once again take place in Tobago. Secretary Burris stated that the Tobago Festival's Commission will lead discussions with Carnival stakeholders throughout November to determine the model for Tobago's February Carnival.

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Subject:   Festivals -- Tobago Carnival -- Tobago Culture and Tourism -- Tobago Steelbands -- Pan Trinbago

Title: Dragon Boat Festival 2022

URL: https://youtu.be/__K8vPORomY/

Description: Dragon boat racing resumed after a break since 2019 due to COVID-19, with teams eager to compete. Victorious performances were seen across different categories, with teams such as Oceanus from Tobago and the Aquaholics Dragon Boat Club emerging triumphant.

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Subject:   Tourism -- Tobago Festivals -- Tobago Dragon boat festivals -- Tobago Sports -- Tobago Canoe racing -- Tobago

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