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Divali is a festival of lights observed by Hindus in Trinidad and Tobago.  It marks the occasion when good triumphs over evil and light over darkness.  Divali is celebrated in the month of Katik and pays tribute to Mother Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.  All Hindus in T&T prepares for the celebration with a month of fasting and cleaning of their homes.  On the day of the festival many dishes are prepared which the families partake of after they perform the Lakshmi pooja (prayers) at 6.00pm.  Deyas (small earthen bowls) are lit around the home and friends and neighbors are invited to share in the festivities.

It is believed that on Divali day Mother Lakshmi showers her blessings on her devotees.

 “Trinidad is perhaps the most perplexing, charming and intriguing… of all Caribbean islands.” Islands, May/June ‘94

Photos by Bertrand de Peaza © 2006

"The Greatest Show on Earth” is what it’s called and sure enough if you have ever been you would certainly agree that’s what it is.  Costumes and street parades? That’s just the tip of the iceberg.  Picture this calypso tents, calypso competition, steelband competition (steelpan is the only instrument given to the world in the twentieth century), band launches from six months prior, costume bands competition, kiddies carnival and of course the culmination of it all on Carnival Monday and Tuesday in the explosive two day street parades and party of costumed bands, steel bands, music trucks and the element that makes no other Carnival experience its equal, the energy and excitement of the people of Trinidad and Tobago. 

Added to this already electric package are the visits to the pan yards (the steelband practice locations), numerous fetes, J’ouvert ( a contraction of the French ‘jour ouvert’ or day begun) and if it’s your first time to T & T the delights of our local cuisine, the city of Port of Spain, St. James, the city that never sleeps and perhaps some out of town attractions.  Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival is just your one step to complete release, excitement, creativity and colour, yes it’s the greatest  show on earth!

 “Parties are a serious pastime here and Carnival is the biggest bash of all.”  The Wild Mix of Trinidad and Tobago, National Geographic, March ‘94

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