LANGUAGE
Name a language or dialect apart of trinidadian culture
hindi, trinidadian creole (patwa), tobagonian creole
what style of music is primarily from trinidad?
Calypso
What are the two categories that trinidadian food are mainly split up into?
creole and Indian
what does ALLYUH mean in both Jamaiacan and English?
Jamiacan- all a unuh/uno
English- All of you
Name one characteristic of trinidadian music?
afro caribbean rhythms, a call and response, featuring a solo vocalist accompanied by instrumental or typically performed during carnival celebrations
name 2 foods from each category
creole- pelau, callaloo, macaroni pie, BBQ pigtail, buljol, crab and dumpling
indian- doubles, roti, pholourie, aloo pie, chow, saheena
why does the language/accents vary among trinidadian society
it varies because of the plural society containing the afro-trinidads and the indo-trinidads
Name an influence of trinidadian music?
african musical traditions, caribbean folk music, american jazz and blues
diwali, carnival, emmancpation da
Define the "plural society"
this refers to a society where different cultural groups co-exist but maintain distinct social structures.