Global - Pan Trinbago’s Steelband Month will be celebrated in August with a host of events. The schedule of events dates from Sunday August 2 to Sunday September 1, 2014 inclusive. Some of those listed are organized by the steelband parent body and its regions, while others like the Laventille Steelband Festival, Arima Fest and Pan on The Avenue are supported by the Association.
This year sees the advent of several new activities such as Pan by the Seaside, Clifton Hill, Point Fortin (August 2), “The Jit Samaroo Benefit Concert” (August 8), “Pan Trinbago Youth Boat Ride” (August 13), “Pan Exhibition” (August 25-29), “South/Central Pan Chutney Competition” (August 30), culminating with an “Independence Fiesta” (September 1). See following schedule of events.
As has been the norm, the Interfaith Service on Sunday August 3 at the Trinidad All Stars Pan Theatre, Duke Street in Port of Spain is the official start of the month-long program. High point of the service is the blessing of the Flags of the Steelbands.
The following days include activities such as the “Visit to the Foundation Stone” at the Multi-Purpose Complex, St. Paul Street in East Dry River (August 7), a seminar themed “Pan, Progress & Patent” at NALIS on Abercromby Street in Port of Spain (August 5) and “Bad John Day, Defenders of the Pan” at the Renegades Pan Theatre, Charlotte Street, Port of Spain, (August 14).
Also planned is the “Pan Trinbago Awards Function” on August 12. It is a gala event which for the first time since its inception will be held in South Trinidad, at the National Academy of the Performing Arts, South Campus, (SAPA). A number of contributors to the steelband movement will be honored by their peers.
“Pan In De Countryside” has been added to the program. This edition will take place on Saturday August 16 at Gilbert Park, Couva. Selected steel orchestras are Couva Joylanders, Silver Stars, Skiffle, Tropical Angel Harps, Longdenville Claytones and Humming Bird Pan Groove.
Independence Day brunches at various panyards/theatres are also part of the August itinerary. Carded for Independence Day, August 31, these include Woodbrook Playboyz, and Starlift and Invaders.
From the News Desk of Pan Trinbago
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