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What are some major historical events in Trinidad and Tobago?
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What are some major historical events in Trinidad and Tobago?
1."Trinidad and Tobago became an independent nation (from the United Kingdom) in 1962." Information obtain from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago#Independence.
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It is also the birthplace of calypso music and the steelpan, which is widely claimed in Trinidad and Tobago to be the only acoustic musical instrument invented during the 20th century.33 The diverse cultural and religious background allows for many festivities and ceremonies throughout the year.
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Information quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago#Independence
3."Trinidad and Tobago claims two Nobel Prize-winning authors, V.S. Naipaul and St Lucian-born Derek Walcott." Information obtain from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago#Independence
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On Friday July 27, 1990, 114 members of the Jamaat al Muslimeen, led by Yasin Abu Bakr and Bilaal Abdullah attempted to stage a coup d'état against the government of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Information quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaat_al_Muslimeen_coup_attempt
5.1498-07-31 - Christopher Columbus discovers island of Trinidad
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The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is celebrated two days before Ash Wednesday.
Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago is the event of the year. It is said that if the islanders are not celebrating it, then they are preparing for it, while reminiscing about the past year's festival. The heart of the musical celebration has been calypso. Recently, soca has replaced calypso as the most celebrated type of music.
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Information quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Carnival
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In a Trinidad Guardian press release on January 30 2009, it was announced that the TT Government will "bail out" CL Financial, the parent company of Clico, Angostura and several other local and regional businesses.2 Key points disclosed were:
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Information quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLICO
8. Miss Universe 1999 was held in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago.
1."Trinidad and Tobago became an independent nation (from the United Kingdom) in 1962." Information obtain from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago#Independence.
2.
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It is also the birthplace of calypso music and the steelpan, which is widely claimed in Trinidad and Tobago to be the only acoustic musical instrument invented during the 20th century.33 The diverse cultural and religious background allows for many festivities and ceremonies throughout the year.
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Information quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago#Independence
3."Trinidad and Tobago claims two Nobel Prize-winning authors, V.S. Naipaul and St Lucian-born Derek Walcott." Information obtain from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago#Independence
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On Friday July 27, 1990, 114 members of the Jamaat al Muslimeen, led by Yasin Abu Bakr and Bilaal Abdullah attempted to stage a coup d'état against the government of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Information quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaat_al_Muslimeen_coup_attempt
5.1498-07-31 - Christopher Columbus discovers island of Trinidad
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The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is celebrated two days before Ash Wednesday.
Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago is the event of the year. It is said that if the islanders are not celebrating it, then they are preparing for it, while reminiscing about the past year's festival. The heart of the musical celebration has been calypso. Recently, soca has replaced calypso as the most celebrated type of music.
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Information quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Carnival
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In a Trinidad Guardian press release on January 30 2009, it was announced that the TT Government will "bail out" CL Financial, the parent company of Clico, Angostura and several other local and regional businesses.2 Key points disclosed were:
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Information quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLICO
8. Miss Universe 1999 was held in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago.
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The major historical events are:
1. Divali (Festival of Lights) - Hindu festival celebrated in India and across the world on Amaavasya, the fifteenth night of the dark fortnight of the month of Kaartik (October/November).
2. Eid-Ul-Fitr
3. Parang celebrations for the Christmas season - Performances by local groups of the traditional Spanish-influenced Christmas music (Parang).
4. Emancipation Day Celebrations - A commemoration of the emancipation of Africans from slavery in Trinidad and Tobago on August 1st 1834.
4. Tobago Heritage Festival - Celebration of Tobago
5. Indian Arrival Day Celebrations - Annual commemoration of the arrival of the first Indian Indentured labourers from India to Trinidad, in May 1845, on the ship Fatel Razack.
6. Point Fortin Borough Day Celebrations
7. Phagwa/ Holi Festival - Communal, joyous event in which participants release inhibitions and throw bright liquid or purple colored powder on each other with a laissez-faire spirit. The festivities reenact the legend of Holi (Holika).
8. Hosay Festival - Islamic festival observed by Shi'a Muslims throughout the world. This tradition takes a more solemn religious tone as it is considered a time of mourning for the martyred.
1. Divali (Festival of Lights) - Hindu festival celebrated in India and across the world on Amaavasya, the fifteenth night of the dark fortnight of the month of Kaartik (October/November).
2. Eid-Ul-Fitr
3. Parang celebrations for the Christmas season - Performances by local groups of the traditional Spanish-influenced Christmas music (Parang).
4. Emancipation Day Celebrations - A commemoration of the emancipation of Africans from slavery in Trinidad and Tobago on August 1st 1834.
4. Tobago Heritage Festival - Celebration of Tobago
5. Indian Arrival Day Celebrations - Annual commemoration of the arrival of the first Indian Indentured labourers from India to Trinidad, in May 1845, on the ship Fatel Razack.
6. Point Fortin Borough Day Celebrations
7. Phagwa/ Holi Festival - Communal, joyous event in which participants release inhibitions and throw bright liquid or purple colored powder on each other with a laissez-faire spirit. The festivities reenact the legend of Holi (Holika).
8. Hosay Festival - Islamic festival observed by Shi'a Muslims throughout the world. This tradition takes a more solemn religious tone as it is considered a time of mourning for the martyred.
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