Queens Park Savannah
the brilliance of flamboyants -
school's out
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All photos by me ... gillena cox
Today is a public holiday here in T&T 🇹🇹
'Indian Arrival Day'
It commemorates the arrival of the Fatel Razack, which brought the first indentured labourers from India to Trinidad's shores on this day in
The day is marked by various cultural events, performances, and historical exhibitions across the country. Many citizens enjoy the holiday with family gatherings, cultural programs, and traditional foods like roti, curries, and sweets (such as barfi and gulab jamun).
Nelson Island, located in the Gulf of Paria off Trinidad’s northwestern coast, is a deeply significant site for East Indian history It functioned as the primary quarantine, registration, and processing depot for over 114,000 Indian indentured labourers who arrived in Trinidad between 1866 and 1917.[info from google]
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In Trinidad and Tobago, bougainvillea petals have become a popular, eco-friendly alternative to traditional liquid to traditional liquid abeer (colored powder and water) during Phagwa (Holi) celebrations. Culturally adapted to address national water restrictions and promote cleaner, skin-friendly traditions, communities gather thousands of harvested petals to shower on participants during the festival.
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In Trinidad and Tobago, the Plumeria (widely known locally as Frangipani) connects the local Hindu community to its East Indian roots. While it is primarily admired as an ornamental tree in local landscaping, it holds profound cultural significance during several observances:
- Pujas (Prayer Rituals): Devotees use fresh Plumeria blooms as floral offerings (prasad) to deities during sacred ceremonies, particularly those dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna. The flowers' five petals are often said to represent the fundamental elements of the universe.
- Weddings: The blossoms are frequently incorporated into the jaimala (flower garlands) exchanged between the bride and groom during traditional Hindu wedding ceremonies.
- Festivals: During vibrant outdoor celebrations like Phagwa (Holi) and Divali, strings of frangipani alongside other local flowers help decorate mandirs (temples), kutiya altars, and bamboo structures. [ info from google]
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The mango and the Indo-Trinidadian community share a deep, 180-year history. Brought over from India by indentured laborers beginning in 1845, these trees rooted deeply into the local soil and culture, serving both vital spiritual and culinary purposes. [ info from google]
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Enamel cups are deeply embedded in the cultural memory of Trinidad and Tobago's Indian community. Representing nostalgic traditions, these durable, lightweight mugs are closely tied to food culture, everyday kitchen practices, and historical resilience [info from google]
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
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Visit to Paramin 🇹🇹 5th July 2025 - The St James Library Book Club
[All photos by Gillena Cox]
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vintage village jokes -
to the voice of our guide
sheer laughter replies
© gillena cox 2025
Paramin is a village located on one of the highest points of the western area of the Northern Range in Trinidad, which forms part of the
Maraval area, a sprawling, steep and mountainous village whose residents have traditionally been farmers, famous for producing herbs like chives, thyme and parsley.
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Monday, August 26, 2024
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
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HAVE A HAPPY AUGUST ...This August my featured phrase is 'as white as a camel'
[image from the internet]
elongated gaze -
petals of spider lily
so white and so bright
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YUMMY
Lets cook sonething. Tell me what you made in comments [photo - gillena cox]
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Sun Rising In My Neighbourhood; St James, Trinidad🇹🇹
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White camels can be found in different places in the world: the Middle East, Africa, India, Pakistan, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, and there are some even in the USA. In Pakistan, there are around 1.2 million Dromedary camels. According to researchers, an area there called Balochistan is rich in white-colored camels
.[INFO from the internet]
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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