Tobago Heritage Festival 2009 "One One Cocoa Full Basket"
Old Time Tobago Wedding
Folk Fiesta
The Junior Heritage Festival
Bele Festival
Sea Festival
Heritage Calypso Monarch Competition
Pan Folkorama
Old Time Tobago Carnival
Games We Used To Play
Christmas Customs of Yesteryear
Natural Treasures Day
Heritage Island Tour
Salaka Feast
Folk Tales & Superstitions
Ms Heritage Personality
The Emancipation Day Parade
Old Time Tobago Wedding Festivities related to the Wedding will begin on the Friday night before the Wedding. The night’s activities will be known as the Bachelor Night and will include tambourine music, various dances and all activities expected to occur on such a night.
Folk Fiesta The Folk Fiesta is one of the Festival’s signature events and groups are encouraged to research their topics to ensure creative and authentic presentations.
The Junior Heritage Festival This year the Junior Heritage Festival will take place during the Tobago Heritage Festival utilizing the overall theme of 'Two Decades and More Beautiful'
Bele FestivalOn this day, members of the Village Council and Heritage people will gather at the Belle Garden Bay Road Junction where prayers will be said, followed by the playing of selections by the Belle Garden panside.
Heritage Calypso Monarch CompetitionThis event contestants vying to be crowned the Heritage Calypso Monarch. All entrants are required to perform a Heritage-themed composition.
Pan Folkorama Continuing the trend from last year, the Steel Pan will once again feature on the 2008 Heritage Calendar of Events in the form of Pan Folkorama.
Old Time Tobago Carnival The village of Plymouth invites all of you to put on some costume and come 'play yourself' at the Old time Tobago type Carnival.
Christmas Customs of YesteryearMt. Grace and Harmony Hall are on the northern outskirts of Scarborough. They present together the Christmas customs of long ago.
Natural Treasures Day Charlotteville is often described as the most picturesque village in Tobago. It is situated on the north-eastern tip of the island, on the fringes of the deeply indented harbour called Man-of-War Bay.
Heritage Island TourThis event is a sight-seeing expenditure that allows Tobagonians and visitors to explore the island in both cultural and historical ways.
Salaka FeastPembroke is located to the east of Scarborough and has an English name in honour of the Earl of Pembroke. The people of Pembroke, however, have strong African influences some directly from slavery and many from the slaves who settled on other Caribbean islands.
Folk Tales & Superstitions Les Coteaux has always taken part in the Tobago Heritage Festival. Since 1987 they have elected to portray the folk tales and superstitions associated with Tobago folklore.
Ms Heritage PersonalityThe Ms Heritage Personality show is one of the premier events of the entire Festival. The show is similar to a queen pageant, but the emphasis is on the heritage aspect of the participant.
The Emancipation Day ParadeAs is customary, the Tobago Heritage Festival will culminate with the Emancipation Day celebrations on Saturday August 1, 2009.
The Tobago Heritage Festival is an annual event created to preserve the unique cultural traditions of Tobago. The Festival has grown from year to year and runs from mid July to the beginning of August, attracting thousands as they celebrate as Communities.
The Festival is by far the main event in the Tobago Cultural Calendar and it is considered and accepted that Heritage is synonymous to Tobago, as is Carnival to Trinidad.
During the entire Festival, visitors and returning Tobagonians are able to visit the many quaint and friendly villages and experience their way of life, language and varied oral traditions, culture, dances, music, environment and, of course, their culinary delights.
There are a number of Companies who are now traditional Sponsors and some are intimately linked with the event. Corporate sponsorship assists in the strengthening of Communities and provide a link for the complete success of the Tobago Heritage Festival.
So come to Tobago and join the many thousands who journey expectantly to the various villages to witness the spectacle that is Tobago Heritage Festival. Read More...
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