CN Tower and Toronto sign to illuminate in red, white and black
A free two-day Festival in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence is the newest event to be added to Toronto’s packed calendar of summer activities. Dubbed the “Trinbago Festival”, this celebratory event will take place at the iconic Yonge-Dundas Square on August 27th and 28th, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Trinbago Toronto is a celebration of the culture, history, and impact of the Trinidad & Tobago diaspora in Canada. The event is under the auspices of the Trinidad & Tobago Consulate in Toronto, co-presented by Tourism Trinidad Limited and the Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd., and in support of the Caribbean Scholarship Foundation.
The Trinbago Festival will feature live entertainment and performances reflective of Trinidad and Tobago’s heritage and diversity, food vendors and demonstrations, Carnival mas band pop-ups and other surprises.
According to Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Toronto‘s Facebook page, “Guiding us through the programme will be acclaimed Actor, Director and Comedian, Rhoma Akosua Spencer and award-winning emcee/host Sheldon Skfthechamp Francis. Both cultural Ambassadors in their own right, they will be bringing you humour, positive energy and endless vibes!”
This significant milestone in the history of Trinidad & Tobago presents an opportunity for the Trinbagonian-Canadian community to highlight and celebrate joint accomplishments.
Acting Consul General Tracey Ramsubagh-Mannette remarked that, “The Trinbago Festival will celebrate us as Trinbagonians and bring us together to showcase our people’s warmth, ingenuity and resilience, the beauty of our twin islands, the vibrance of our culture, and the brilliance of our citizens here who fly our flag high every day. We hope that the Festival will also inspire Trinbagonians and both old and new friends to “come home” for an authentic Trinidad and Tobago experience.”
In honour of the staging of this inaugural Trinbago Festival, the City of Toronto has agreed to a special illumination of the CN Tower and 3D Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square in red, white and black on August 27th, 2022.
Visit www.trinbago.ca for more information
