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Rambharose Shiv Mandir and Kootiya
This blog features the Rambharose Shiv Mandir, a historic temple dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva.
Things to do in Tobago
If you are looking for a fun family adventure in Tobago, Argyle Waterfall in Roxborough is a great option. There is safe parking and an entrance fee of TT$50 for locals and TT$60 for visitors. Guides are available but you can go on your own as well. The hike is easy...
Mud Architecture of Trinidad
Exploring the tradition and art of leepay through two historic properties in Trinidad. Kara Roopsingh November 21, 2023 Original Article Homes, religious buildings and other structures have taken many forms throughout history. On the island of Trinidad, ajoupas, tapia...
African History Month in Trinidad and Tobago: Preserving Heritage, Fostering Change
As the final days of November unfold in Trinidad and Tobago, the resonance of African History Month continues to reverberate, guiding us through a month of profound reflection on the history of the African diaspora. The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago takes...
Two aspects of celebrating Divali in Trinidad and Tobago By: Shivam Rampersad
Deepaavali or Divali as the festival is more popularly called is widely phrased as “The Festival of lights.” The festival is celebrated on the fifteenth night which represents the darkest fortnight in the Hindu month of “Kaartik”, which coincides with the period...
Ganesh Utsav 2023
Ganesh Utsav 2023 Written by Karishma Nanhu, Heritage Preservation and Research Officer Although I grew up practicing Hinduism, I never knew about Ganesh Utsav until early adulthood. My childhood memories are filled with various school and temple activities, but I...
Sites to visit before the end of JAVA
Blog by Maya Doyle-Fox This July and August Vacation is flying by! Before it ends, here are a few sites that you can visit and enjoy this JAVA. Avocat Mud Museum Built in 1885, the Avocat Mud Museum is a 183-year-old structure built by Taitree, a hard-working...
Remarks on the history of Fort George by Nesyamn Ranut
Remarks on the history of Fort George by Nesyamn Ranut on the occasion of the visit by His Majesty, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of Ghana. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, I am Nesyamn Ranut and on behalf of the National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago, I...
Legacies of the indentured Part 2: Sonar and Kohar: Indian caste-based professions in Trinidad
Although the indentured Indians who came to Trinidad were brought to do agricultural labour, they came with multiple skill sets and capabilities, which stemmed from their caste-based professions. Their respective professions constituted part of their identity,...
Legacies of the indentured Part 1: Indian Art & Visual Aesthetics
As we commemorate 178 years of Indian presence in Trinidad and Tobago, I felt obligated as an artist to posit insights into two areas of Indian Folk Art which have been brought from India to the Caribbean, and still prevail despite divergent influences. In this blog I...
The Rose Window and Its Origins
The Rose Window, also alternatively called a wheel window, refers to a circular window with mullions and traceries generally radiating from the center, and filled with stained glass. The name comes from the likeness of the window with its decorative elements to the...
