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T&T’s culture shines bright in Toronto
C anada recently enjoyed an immersive dose of T&T’s culture, spirit, and vibrancy through a series of events showcasing music, entertainment, culinary delights, and camaraderie—each steeped in unbridled patriotism.Highlights included Toronto Panorama, Keepin’ Pan Alive on August 1, and Pan in D’ Park - We Limin’ Still, both held in collaboration with Pan Trinbago.
The 58th Toronto Caribbean Carnival (TCC) Grand Parade, Take Me Home on August 2, added more colour and rhythm, while the festivities peaked with the fourth Trinbago Toronto Festival (TTF): A True Trinbago After Work Lime from September 5–7, hosted under the auspices of the Consulate General of T&T in Toronto, led by Simone Young with her deputy, Tracey Ramsubahg-Mannette.
Pan Trinbago, under Beverley Ramsey-Moore, played an integral role in TTF, alongside representation from the National Carnival Commission (NCC) led by deputy chair Kevan Gibbs.Reflecting on the Panorama and Grand Parade, Consulate General Young told Guardian Media: “I was honoured to witness the brilliance of T&T’s culture at the Toronto Panorama… and the TCC Grand Parade. Toronto Panorama was particularly significant this year, as it highlighted a historic partnership between the Ontario Steelpan Association and Pan Trinbago—two institutions united in advancing the legacy of our national instrument internationally.
“The Grand Parade brought Toronto’s streets alive with colour, rhythm, and unity, showcasing the vibrancy of Caribbean culture and the enduring spirit of T&T at its heart.”TCC executive director Jennifer Hirlehey and Deputy Toronto Mayor Ausma Malik emphasised the continuing respect and support for Caribbean communities, reinforcing that festivals and carnivals are here to stay.On TTF, Young said, “It celebrates the big, bold, and beautiful impact our beloved country has had in Toronto and Canada—our food, music, heritage, and culture.“Held at Nathan Phillips Square, one of Toronto’s most iconic sites, the event continues to grow exponentially and is wholeheartedly supported by a broad cross-section of the T&T diaspora in Toronto. It has become a powerful unifying force for our community.”
C anada recently enjoyed an immersive dose of T&T’s culture, spirit, and vibrancy through a series of events showcasing music, entertainment, culinary delights, and camaraderie—each steeped in unbridled patriotism.Highlights included Toronto Panorama, Keepin’ Pan Alive on August 1, and Pan in D’ Park - We Limin’ Still, both held in collaboration with Pan Trinbago.
The 58th Toronto Caribbean Carnival (TCC) Grand Parade, Take Me Home on August 2, added more colour and rhythm, while the festivities peaked with the fourth Trinbago Toronto Festival (TTF): A True Trinbago After Work Lime from September 5–7, hosted under the auspices of the Consulate General of T&T in Toronto, led by Simone Young with her deputy, Tracey Ramsubahg-Mannette.
Pan Trinbago, under Beverley Ramsey-Moore, played an integral role in TTF, alongside representation from the National Carnival Commission (NCC) led by deputy chair Kevan Gibbs.Reflecting on the Panorama and Grand Parade, Consulate General Young told Guardian Media: “I was honoured to witness the brilliance of T&T’s culture at the Toronto Panorama… and the TCC Grand Parade. Toronto Panorama was particularly significant this year, as it highlighted a historic partnership between the Ontario Steelpan Association and Pan Trinbago—two institutions united in advancing the legacy of our national instrument internationally.
“The Grand Parade brought Toronto’s streets alive with colour, rhythm, and unity, showcasing the vibrancy of Caribbean culture and the enduring spirit of T&T at its heart.”TCC executive director Jennifer Hirlehey and Deputy Toronto Mayor Ausma Malik emphasised the continuing respect and support for Caribbean communities, reinforcing that festivals and carnivals are here to stay.On TTF, Young said, “It celebrates the big, bold, and beautiful impact our beloved country has had in Toronto and Canada—our food, music, heritage, and culture.“Held at Nathan Phillips Square, one of Toronto’s most iconic sites, the event continues to grow exponentially and is wholeheartedly supported by a broad cross-section of the T&T diaspora in Toronto. It has become a powerful unifying force for our community.”