Dictionary of the English/Creole of Trinidad & Tobago
Dictionary of the English/Creole of Trinidad & Tobago

Author: Lise Winer

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 2009-01-16

Total Pages: 1072

ISBN-13: 077357607X

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Using the historical principles of the Oxford English Dictionary, Lise Winer presents the first scholarly dictionary of this unique language. The dictionary comprises over 12,200 entries, including over 4500 for flora and fauna alone, with numerous cross-references. Entries include definitions, alternative spellings, pronunciations, etymologies, grammatical information, and illustrative citations of usage. Winer draws from a wide range of sources - newspapers, literature, scientific reports, sound recordings of songs and interviews, spoken language - to provide a wealth and depth of language, clearly situated within a historical, cultural, and social context.

Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage
Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage

Author: Richard Allsopp

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 782

ISBN-13: 9789766401450

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This remarkable new dictionary represents the first attempt in some four centuries to record the state of development of English as used across the entire Caribbean region.

The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago
The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago

Author: Dominique De-Light

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9781858287478

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A handbook to the diverse Caribbean nation that comprises the small is land of Tobago and its more rural and much larger neighbour, Trinidad. Features include: critical listings of the best places to stay and eat; practical tips on how to explore; and coverage of the islands' cultural life, including Trinidad's world-famous carnival, traditional Indian festivals, indigenous music and local folklore. The guide also provides tips on birdwatching and exploring forested peaks and mangrove flats, as well as diving and snorkelling.

Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago
Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago

Author: Rita Pemberton

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-03-19

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 1538111462

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As separate entities and later a unified state, the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago boast very unique histories. Initially claimed by the Spanish in 1498, these territories were affected by the imperialist thrusts of various European nations including the French, British and Dutch. The mercantilist infiltrations of these groups, particularly in the 18th century, led to the islands’ belated development as sugar producers and, particularly Trinidad, as a cradle of migration. World War II and the development of the oil and tourism industries in the 20th century transformed the economies, culture and society of these islands. The country has been one of the most important in the region in relation to economic and political leadership and as a centre of cultural development. Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Trinidad and Tobago.

The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago
The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago

Author: Polly Thomas

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1405386746

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The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago is the definitive guide to these lively twin islands. Beautiful white-sand beaches, swaying palms and reef-studded waters are all on offer, but there's more to Trinidad and Tobago than sun and beach life: Tobago is home to one of the densest populations of bird species in the world, and the oldest protected rainforest in the western hemisphere. Up-to-date listings and tips give you the lowdown on the islands' brilliant dining and nightlife scenes. And from boutique hotels on the sand to budget dorms, local guesthouses to lavish villas, our accommodation reviews will help you find a room that suits your needs. The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago also gives you insider information on everything from watching leatherback turtles lay eggs on the beaches, to navigating the multitude of carnival fetes and Calypso tents. So whether you feel like striking out on rainforest hikes, cooling off in hidden waterfalls, or exploring Hindu temples and Indo-Trinidadian food, The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago will ensure you get the very best out of your stay. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago.

Carriacou String Band Serenade
Carriacou String Band Serenade

Author: Rebecca S. Miller

Publisher: Wesleyan University Press

Published: 2024-10-08

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 0819501492

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Every year, on a weekend before Christmas, the small Caribbean island of Carriacou, Grenada, holds its annual Parang Festival, featuring concerts, performances of local quadrille dance, Hosannah band (a cappella singing) competitions, and the climactic string band competition. Born in the years leading up to Grenada's 1979 Socialist Revolution, the Parang Festival today offers a vehicle for Carriacouans to articulate and assert a progressive understanding of local cultural identity as well as a regional, pan-Caribbean belonging. Rebecca S. Miller examines the varying impact that factors such as cultural ambivalence, globalization, and technology have had on the performance of Carriacou's folk and traditional music and dance forms. Using archival sources and current ethnography, she illuminates the enduring significance of the Parang Festival to illustrate the social and political history of Carriacou as well as this culture's contemporary process of modernization. The book includes a web link allowing the reader to listen to a variety of musical examples.

The Ghost of Caura
The Ghost of Caura

Author: Lance Baptiste

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9789768250018

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In 1945, the colonial government in Trinidad and Tobago dynamited a church in Caura and displaced an entire village to build a dam. 75 years later, a son discovers the journals of his father who lived in the village. In 2021, the son, sitting at a window, writes: Sitting at a window that looks out on the church in Lopinot, I'm beginning to understand how much I did not appreciate my father. Most people begin to truly appreciate their parents when it's too late. I imagine this is the reason I've spent months deciphering his handwriting and trying to reproduce his story as faithfully as possible. Trinidad and Tobago, I feel, deserves the truth, about men like Eusebio, Mr Roberts, my own father and grandfather-Raymond and Popo-and the British's role in destroying a prosperous village.

Festival and Event Tourism
Festival and Event Tourism

Author: Anukrati Sharma

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2022-06-24

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1789248663

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Festivals and events vary from small, neighbourhood celebrations through to mega gatherings, and both can be attractive to tourists. They come with their own unique challenges and opportunities however, which means destinations must carefully consider their responsibility to local people, and host them in a sustainable manner. Covering important issues such as the marketing, branding and promotion of events, this book also unravels the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainable festivals and events. It uses an array of case studies and a global author team to provide an important resource for tourism and event researchers and professionals.

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music

Author: Dale A. Olsen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 2005

ISBN-13: 1351544233

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The Encyclopedia's coverage ranges from the Bahamas to Tierra del Fuego and from Baja California to Uruguay as it describes the extraordinarily rich and varied music of people from all the countries south of the Rio Grande river.

Introduction to Trinidad and Tobago
Introduction to Trinidad and Tobago

Author: Gilad James, PhD

Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School

Published:

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9202442312

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Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island country located in the southern Caribbean Sea, southeast of Grenada and northeast of Venezuela. The country has a rich cultural heritage that is a blend of African, Indian, European, and indigenous influences. Its population is diverse and multiethnic, with Africans being the largest ethnic group, followed by people of Indian descent. English is the official language, and Hinduism, Catholicism, and Islam are the major religions. The economy of Trinidad and Tobago is heavily dependent on the energy sector, particularly oil and gas production, which accounts for a significant portion of the country's GDP. The country is also known for its vibrant cultural scene, including the annual Carnival celebration, which is a major tourist attraction. Trinidad and Tobago has a democratic government, with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The country is a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).