Blog 3~Trinidad

Trinidad was believed to have South American migrants such as the Arawak and Carib from as early as 5,000BC. An article about the history of Trinidad quotes, "Arawak and Carib Indians prospered on the island the Amerindians called "Iere", meaning land of the Hummingbird, until Columbus spotted the island he named for the Holy Trinity. When the Spaniards came and discovered no precious metals on Trinidad, the Amerindians were enslaved and shipped off to work on other Caribbean settlements." This quote shows that the infamous Christopher Columbus came in, spotted, claimed and named Trinidad on July 31st, 1498 basically taking the island away from the natives.


Many colonials occupied Trinidad until the island gained its independence from Britain, 400+ years later, on August 31st, 1962. This island now has a Parliamentary Democracy form of government today and is one of the world's wealthiest countries in the Caribbean due to the large reserves of oil and gas which fuel the economy. Shockingly yet proudly, I learned that Paula-Mae Weekes, is the first female and current President of Trinidad.

  

English is the official language, but many people speak "Trinidad English", a creole language. Few people in rural areas also speak French creole, Hindi or even Spanish. Trinidad has a large population of about 1.4 million people with the three largest races being Indo-Trinidadian, Afro-Trinidadian and European.

 

Because of all the mixes of these beautiful races, there are many cultures, traditions and beliefs in Trinidad from all around the world. "The Republic's Asian Indian culture is celebrated through Divali (Festival of Lights), Hosay (Muslim New Year festival), East Indian music, and various philosophical beliefs and practices foreign to western cultures. For example, everyone is expected to take off their shoes at the door before stepping inside an Indian Muslim house, and new homes are often blessed in a special ceremony. There are rites for conception, birth, puberty, marriage, death, and the planting and harvesting of crops." Another quote shows some of the influence on cuisine stating, "Because Trinidad and Tobago are a highly Westernized nation, oatmeal, cornflakes, cocoa, coffee, and rolls are also common breakfast foods. Lunches and dinners generally consist of meat, rice, green vegetables, and fruits." These quotes show just how much of an influence the history has still left on Trinidad's cultures and way of life still to this day.

 

Trinidad is a beautiful island that has come a long way since 5,000BC. 

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  •   *Three possible adoption islands: Puerto Rico, Bahamas and Turks & Caicos 

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  1. Alex WheatleyNovember 16, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    Very short and informative, not too long or drawn out. Gives valid and important information and makes it interesting to read not boring at all, great job!

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