Independence Day
When is Trinidad and Tobago's Independence Day?
August 31st
When is Republic Day?
September 24th
What does the red on our national flag represent?
Fire
Which religious group celebrate divali?
Hindus
What are our watchwords?
Discipline, Production and Tolerance
Who ruled T&T before we became independent?
The British
What did Trinidad get when we became a republic?
Our first president
What does the white on our national flag represent?
The Sea
What does divali celebrate?
The victory of light over darkness
What does it mean to be disciplined?
To have good behaviour and to make the right decisions
Who was our first prime minister?
Dr. Eric Williams
Who was our first president?
Sir Ellis Clark
What does the black on our national flag represent?
Earth
Which deity or goddess is the focus of divali?
Mother Lakshmi, the Goddess of Light
Doing what we are supposed to be doing instead of the wrong thing. Eg. Completing our homework instead of watching TV all night
What things did we get when we became independent?
Our own naitonal flag, anthem and emblems
Who is our current president?
Christine Kangaloo
What are the other names for the Chaconia?
The Wild Poinsettia or the Pride of Trinidad and Tobago
Around what time of year is divali celebrated?
Around October and November
Where can we find the Scarlet Ibis?
Caroni Swamp
What year did we become independent?
1962
How is republic day celebrated?
There are official speeches and parades
Who is the Chaconia named after?
The first Spanish governor of Trinidad and Tobago, Don Maria Jose Chacon
What is the name of the small candles that are lit around divali?
Diyas
What colours are on the cocrico?
Brown and orange