The History of We
This Portugese traveller came to the islands in 1498, seeing Tobago first and calling it Bellaforma.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
Austin Lyons, better known by his stage name, holds the record for (what is now deemed) Power Soca Monarch titles with seven. He started off by winning the first 3.
Who is Super Blue?
Once a sugarcane farm land, it is Port-of-Spain's largest open space, occupying about 260 acres.
What is the Queen's Park Savannah?
This community holds one of Trinidad's more popular green-spaces, featuring a heart-shaped pond.
What is Palmiste?
This popular street food consists of fried dough balls filled with curried chickpeas. It's also $5 now...
What is Doubles?
In the 1530s Antonio de Sedeño, a soldier from this empire was intent on conquering the island of Trinidad for the Crown, and fought with the Indigenous people up until 1592.
Who were the Spanish (Empire)?
2006 saw the first non-trinbagonian winner of the competition. He won the groovy categry with "Nah Going Home."
Who is Biggie Irie?
What is Maracas Bay?
Though it's home to the world-famous Pitch Lake, this south-western village's name comes from the Spanish word for "tar."
What is La Brea?
This traditional Trinidadian stew is made with callaloo leaves, okra, and coconut milk.
What is callaloo?
This empire took a keen interest in Trinidad and Tobago and, led by Sir Ralph Abercromby, led an invasion to capture the island in 1797.
Who were the British (Empire)?
Who is Machel Montano?
This group of ornate mansions along the Queen’s Park Savannah includes buildings like White Hall and Stollmeyer’s Castle.
What is The Magnificent Seven?
Widely regarded as the birthplace of the steelpan, this hillside community overlooks Port of Spain and has deep roots in Trinidad’s musical history.
What is Laventille?
This spicy condiment made from scotch bonnet peppers, mustard seeds, and other ingredients is a staple on Trinidadian tables.
What is pepper sauce?
In 1833, slavery was abolished and former slaves were made to serve an "apprenticeship" period. It wasn't until this day in 1838 where full emancipation was granted.
What is August 1st?
In 2005, the Soca Monarch was split into two categories, Power and Groovy, to accomodate slower paced songs. She became the first woman to win a Soca Monarch title with her song, "Sleeping In Your Bed."
Who is Michelle Sylvester?
This natural, metre-deep swimming pool with a sandy bottom in the middle of the sea was created by an offshore sandbar and a still lagoon.
What is The Nylon Pool?
This remote southwestern peninsula community is known for its access to the offshore Columbus Channel and is one of Trinidad’s closest points to Venezuela.
What is Icacos?
This flaky, layered version roti origin is an alternate to its wrapped cousin, commonly enjoyed with curried meats or dhal.
What is Paratha?
When the former slaves refused to go back on the plantations to work, the British looked to India for new labourers which resulted the first East Indians to be brought to Trinidad on this Muslim-owned boat.
What is the Fatel Razack?
This indivdual leveraged his background in calypso production from the 1970s to introduce a commercial stage for soca in 1993 — the Soca Monarch — giving birth to what is now known as the International Soca Monarch .
Who is William Munroe?
Towering over the village of Carapichaima is the spectacular 85-foot tall statue that bears the name of this Hindu god. It's the largest murti outside of India.
What is the Hanuman?
Often just called by a number, this east Trinidad community in La Horquetta is known for its grid-style housing and vibrant football culture.
What is Five Hundred?
This traditional Caribbean dish is made from seasoned pig’s blood, rice, and spices, often boiled in a sausage casing and enjoyed during special occasions in Trinidad.
What is Pudding?