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Newsday reporter
Trini Riddims Cultural Tours will launch its tour initiative at Desperadoes Panyard, Tragarete Road, Port of Spain, on June 18 with a free concert. The initiative aims to bring all aspects of Trinidad and Tobago’s culture as well as artisans to the forefront of the tourism industry.
Six packed hours of entertainment will feature Monarch Calypso 2011 Karene Asche, mindful lyrics by Mr King, Desperadoes Steel Orchestra, Laventille Rhythm Section, Roadblock Steel Orchestra, Shazzie of the Workshop868 Band performing Dholakman, Caribbean Enexpan and Come Knuts Landing.
A mix of pan and conventional instrument will feature performances from Len “Boogsie” Sharpe and Carlton “Zanda” Alexander, with Douglas Redon, Theron Shaw and Chantal Esdelle performing together. Alexander and up-and-coming pan virtuoso Dejean Cain will also join. The show will open with Silky D and Brother Mulugata.
Trini Riddims said its aim is to promote all aspects of TT culture to “raise awareness of the importance of TT’s diverse cultural heritage of music, theatre, dance, food and unique crafts that transcends all ethnicities.”
She said her move into cultural tourism is being undertaken “after two years of critically evaluating cultural activities in Trinidad’s tourism sector”.
In a press release, he said, “We have recognized that penetration in the cultural tourism sector is limited and much needed. Trini Riddims clearly understands that cultural heritage is the only unique asset within tourism and has built its foundation on a solid cultural base. entertainment, integrating all aspects of the rich cultural diversities of dance, music, food, festivals and religion that emanate from the communities.”
Trini Riddims said it has over 40 years of cultural and tourism background and its Trini Riddims cultural tours, which it conducts, and unique events are educational and interactive.
“We pride ourselves on offering unique experiences in cultural activities with tourism as the main vehicle. It is our strong belief that we can strategically move into the cultural tourism space and capture a large market share of the industry, targeting cultural activists locally and internationally. as we are fully aware that TT possesses perhaps the most diverse culture in the world,” she said.
Its tour operations manager, Elwyn Francis, has over 20 years of experience as a tour guide with the Chaguaramas Development Authority, the release said. Trini Riddims founder Curtis Edwards has over 40 years in the cultural arena. Edwards is a former captain of the Desperadoes Steelband.
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