This day is celebrated with lot of festivity and spirit. The military styled parade in the day in Queens Park is inspected by the Chief Secretary in Tobago and by the Head of the State in Trinidad. The evening sees a lot of National Award presentation ceremony at the President’s house. These awards are recognition for the local people for their achievements in various occupations. The evening in Queens Park, Savannah displays a lot of firework to celebrate the occasion. These shows are quite popular with the crowd that starts coming in early to get the best sight. Independence for any country is a gift to its citizens.
Trinidad and Tobago were one of those countries in the British colony who became a part of the post war, decolonization process. They got their independence on 31st August 1962. This day goes down in the history of Trinidad and Tobago as a very important day. It was on this day when the Union Jack was lowered to declare Trinidad and Tobago an independent nation. The whole week is rejoiced with a lot of celebration and events.
The Trinidad and Tobago 51st Independence Gala and Scholarship Awards was celebrated to respect the nation’s heritage. The honored speakers were Dr. Neil Parson, Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago and Dr. Anil Ramnanan, Consulate General of Trinidad and Tobago.
The 51st Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence provides an opportunity to recognize the significance of their contributions to the quality and character of life, and, through events and activities, for all people to gain a greater appreciation of Trinidad and Tobago’s history and traditions, and of the role Trinidadians have played, and will continue to play, in the society.
A ten-race programme has been framed by Arima Race Club racing secretary Robin Jaisingh, for the Independence Day holiday, Saturday, at Santa Rosa Park, Arima.
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