Janay Mortley, left, and Kofi Thomas of Ancestors Beyond drummers during the Rhythm and Voices of Africa concert at Emancipation Village, Port of Spain. – SURESH CHOLAI
2022 was a year of breaking for many in our country, given the record killings, trying to provide for loved ones and overcoming the devastating impact of the floods. But there were also many moments of joy, especially in our cultural expressions. Today, we share some of these moments as we look forward to a year of hope.
Worshipers pray before the statue of the Divine Shepherd, also revered as Siparee Mai by Hindus, at the RC Church of the Divine Shepherd, Siparia. – THE LINCOLN HOLD
A bass player with the Old-Tech Steel Orchestra is moved by their performance of Super Blue’s Jab Jab at the Pleasantville Community Center during the preliminary judging for the small steel bands in the 2022/2023 Panorama competition. – MARVIN HAMILTON
A couple who arrived in Tobago aboard the Seabourn Sojourn cruise ship celebrate at Argyle Falls. – DAVID REID
The Susan Mohip Dance Group is celebrating the beauty of East Indian dance in Divali Nagar, Chaguanas. – AYANNA KINSALE
Suriname Shaman Anesta Jagendorst, Santa Rosa First Peoples Chief Ricardo Bharath Hernandez and Queen Nona Lopez Calderon Galera Moreno Aquan make offerings during the First Peoples River Ritual on the Arima River. – JEFF K MAYERS
Bespoke Beads owner Petra Cayman designs her jewelery in Frederick Street, Port of Spain. – ANGELO MARCELLE
Even the Grinch couldn’t help but get into the Christmas spirit with locals Felisha Allaham, right, her father Essa and an employee of Essa and Fazida wholesale and retail supermarket in Indian Walk, Moruga. – ROGER JACOB
