Experience THE CULTURE
People Trinidad and Tobago’s cosmopolitan population of approx 1.4 million people is its greatest resource. Fondly known as the ‘melting pot’ of the Caribbean, its diversity can be traced from Africa, India, China, the Middle East and Europe. This country ‘breaks the mould’ of the typical Caribbean destination and boasts a year-long calendar of cultural events and festivals, friendly multi-ethnic people and amazing adventure. Foreign visitors are warmly received in Trinidad and Tobago as its people like to socialise and the friendly
attitude provides an amicable atmosphere for business discussions. The country has a well-developed educational system and globally competitive workforce with a high percentage of professionals with post-graduate qualifications.
production of carnival costumes, but for his role in opening ceremonies of the Barcelona Olympics, the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2002 Winter Olympics, for which he won an Emmy Award.
Trinidad and Tobago claims two Nobel prize-winning authors: V.S. Naipaul and St. Lucian-born Derek Walcott, and two Miss Universe title holders: Janelle Penny Commissiong (1977) and Wendy Fitzwilliam (1998). Carnival ‘mas’ (short for masquerade) designer, Peter Minshall, is renowned not only for his
Other notable, internationally recognised nationals include: • • • • • • •
Giselle Laronde-West (Miss World 1986) Nicki Minaj (singer, rapper) Heather Headley (singer) Geoffrey Holder (dancer, actor) Anya Ayoung Chee (fashion designer) Lorraine Toussaint (actress) Winston Duke (actor)
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