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As is detailed in the short biography of the TTCS of BC, Caribbean Days
Festival is now enjoying its 22nd year. This Festival has been organized
every year by an occasionally-evolving, but always hard-working, core
team of Society members. Since the group that has traditionally guided
the Festival effort is now a mature one, the door is opening for the next
generation to step through and carry on the tradition for years to come. If
you, like me, are a member of that next generation, read this as your call
to action.
In addition, we will always require the participation of those in the wider
community, including residents, businesses and organizations on the
North Shore and the Greater Vancouver area. We thank you for your
continued patronage, and invite you to explore with us how you can get
even more involved in the future. We need the help of those who love the
Festival and all things Caribbean, as volunteers, sponsors, and more.
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CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL 2009
Welcome once again to Caribbean Days Festival at Waterfront Park. I
invite you to freely enjoy the wonderful entertainment we have planned
for this year, including the weekend’s headlining act, soca diva Sanell
Dempster. Ms. Dempster also performs Saturday evening at our
outstanding Waterfront Outdoor Dance. In its glittering setting at
Lonsdale Quay, that event is always a spectacle not to be missed.
If you have been watching from the sidelines and thinking that you could
be of assistance to this endeavour, now is the time to act. Join us and
bring this Festival to even greater heights in the years to come. To make
your interest known, visit www.caribbeandays.ca/join.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
David Smith
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CONTENTS
Welcome
Caribbean Profiles
Parade Line-up
Festival Map
Event Line-up
Caribbean Events in Vancouver
Caribbean Nationals in Canadian Soccer
Caribbean Business in Vancouver
Caribbean Cooking
Acknowledgments
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THE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO CULTURAL SOCIETY OF BC
The Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia is an organization dedicated to providing cross cultural understanding, acceptance
and interaction between peoples of diverse nationalities and heritage. It is
one of a number of Caribbean cultural organizations in the Lower Mainland. The Society was conceived in 1987 and incorporated in 1990, but its
roots extend back by a few decades.
In the late 1950s and into the 60s, a wave of emigration from the Caribbean to countries like Canada caused a West Indian population base to
become established in metropolitan centres such as Vancouver. People
from Trinidad & Tobago naturally connected in this new environment, and
as a result of their fellowship and interest in retaining their culture, many
social, sporting and cultural initiatives were undertaken by the enterprising new Canadians. At the ambitious end of the scale came the Caribbean
Days Festival, inaugurated in 1988.
Over the years, the TTCS has sponsored a number of social and cultural
initiatives, such as Senior’s outings, Youth development workshops, as
well as the provision of bursaries, aid, computers and supplies to schools,
hospitals and other beneficiaries in Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean.
Membership is open to people of all nationalities, color and creeds. To
find out more about who we are and what we do, please visit our newly
redesigned Web site at www.ttcsbc.org.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2008-2009
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Director
Past President
David Smith
Merle Baggoo
Anthony Kirk
Yvonne Taffe
Florence Ali
Clayton Alexander
Arioon Ramnarine
Patts Julien
Manchan Sonachansingh
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of British Columbia
Suite #712, 130-8191 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A7
Phone: (604) 515-2400 Fax: (604) 591-1383
info@ttcsbc.com • www.ttcsbc.com
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WELCOME
WELCOME
Message from Her Excellency Camille Robinson-Regis
High Commissioner to Canada, Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago
Welcome,
I would like to take this opportunity to extend greetings to the Trinidad
and Tobago Diaspora as Trinidad and Tobago commemorates its 47th
Anniversary of Independence on August 31st, 2009, a time to celebrate
our democracy and our sovereignty. Trinidad and Tobago has achieved a
great deal since achieving independence. However, like many Caribbean
nations we have accomplished far more as a group working together with
a united voice. The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
has taken measures to deepen and strengthen regional integration
with countries in the Eastern Caribbean, thereby creating the necessary
conditions to further improve the region’s economic prosperity.
The date of Independence also represents the establishment of
diplomatic relations between Trinidad and Tobago and Canada. While
our governments have worked continuously over the past 47 years to
strengthen our commercial and economic relationship, it is evident
that by the sharing of our culture through events such as the Caribbean
Days Festival, that we have fortified our social and cultural relations with
Canada.
Congratulations to the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of British
Columbia for all the hard work that has been done to make the event a
success and to showcase Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival on the Canadian
stage. In Trinidad and Tobago, Carnival is an embodiment of the history,
life and culture of the people. Carnival can be traced back to the days of
slavery and has become an expression of self-hood, independence and
freedom from colonial powers. More importantly, it is reflective of our
desire as a people to create our own cultural identity in the way we see fit.
On behalf of North Vancouver City Council and citizens, it is my pleasure to
welcome everyone to Caribbean Days 2009 for the weekend of July 25th to
26th at Waterfront Park.
Each year residents and visitors alike gather in the tens of thousands to
celebrate Caribbean Days, and to take part in the many varied activities.
This year will be no exception, with the multicultural parade, island and
international food fair and the array of singers, dancers and other
performers that will be featured at this 22nd annual event.
North Vancouver City Mayor
Message from T&T High Commissioner to Canada
On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago, I would like to extend warm wishes to all participants in the
Caribbean Days Festival, hosted by the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society
of British Columbia, at the Waterfront Park in North Vancouver.
I would like to extend thanks to the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of
BC and the many volunteers who continue to make this event a fun and
exciting celebration of cultural harmony and community diversity.
During this weekend festival, I hope that visitors will find the opportunity to
explore the many other attractions that the City of North Vancouver and the
North Shore have to offer. Best wishes for a weekend of celebrations and
fun as you explore everything there is to see and do at Caribbean Days
2009.
Darrell Mussatto
Mayor
July 2009
West
Street,
North
Vancouver,
V7M
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7761
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4211
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West
14th14th
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North
Vancouver,
BC BC
V7M
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604604
985985
7761
| Fax:
604604
990990
4211
| mayor@cnv.org
| www.cnv.org
It is my hope that you take every opportunity to enjoy the 2 days of
Caribbean multicultural entertainment, activities, cuisine, as well as the
costume parade and other Festival activities.
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North Vancouver BC
V7N 4N5
www.dnv.org
Mayor Richard Walton
Phone: 604 990 2208
Fax: 604 990 2403
rwalton@dnv.org
On behalf of Council and the residents of North Vancouver District, it is my pleasure to extend a
warm welcome to everyone attending the Caribbean Days Festival on Saturday, July 25th and
Sunday, July 26th at Waterfront Park.
Congratulations to the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC on their 22nd anniversary of this
event and we applaud them for hosting such a great occasion in North Vancouver which
showcases the Trinidad & Tobago cultural heritage and contributes significantly to the cultural
life and economy of the community.
I hope that those of you who are visiting North Vancouver have a wonderful time enjoying not
only the festivities but sightseeing on the beautiful North Shore. It is a wonderful place to
experience the great outdoors and nature at its most spectacular. We also have an interesting
variety of shops, restaurants and cafés to enjoy. There is no better time to visit us now as we
prepare to welcome the world to the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in
February next year.
Enjoy the music, food, fun and excitement that is the Festival!
Richard Walton
Mayor
Cecil Fitzgerald Ash, past President of the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural
Society of BC, was an inspiration to his family, his countless friends and
colleagues whom he touched in many ways during his 73 years.
Cecil was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Cecil attended Queen’s Royal
College there, from which he graduated circa 1956, prior to becoming
one of the early Caribbean pioneers to BC in 1960. He came to Canada
to pursue a career in teaching, and to that end completed his B.Sc. at
the University of British Columbia in 1964 and a Diploma in Education in
1965. He taught high school in Smithers and Kamloops until 1981, during
which time he was elected President of the Kamloops District Teachers
Association for two terms, and served as an alderman (Brocklehurst, 1972).
Cecil then moved to Vancouver, and completed a Law Degree at UBC in
1984. He was called to the bar in 1986 and in 1992 formed the partnership
of Ash O’Donnell Hibbert, at which he would practice family, criminal,
immigration and personal injury law for the rest of his life.
Cecil provided dedicated service to his clients. His gentle and determined
manner called forth respect for the dignity of every human person. He
argued that the law should recognize and eradicate systemic racism in
employment, end racial profiling in policing, and put an end to all forms
of discrimination. Cecil was active in providing pro bono legal services
through Access to Justice with the Port Coquitlam Women’s Center.
A Tribute to Cecil Ash
North Vancouver District Mayor
July 2009
Nov. 28, 1934 – July 21, 2008
In memory of a past president
CARIBBEAN PROFILES
WELCOME
A TRIBUTE TO CECIL F. ASH
Cecil took great pride in being an active member of his community, not
only as a volunteer but as a mentor, leader and guest lecturer for various
organizations. He played a leading role in the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural
Society (two terms as President), the Lions Club (Zone Chairman 197374), Harambee Centres (Vancouver Chapter), the Afro-Canadian Society of
B.C., and received the Distinguished Service Award (1998) of the Canadian
Association of Black Lawyers. In more recent years, Cecil took pleasure
in overseeing the management of the beer gardens at Caribbean Days
Festival.
Cecil passed away due to complications from heart surgery on July 21,
2008. In October 2008, the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of British
Columbia moved to honour its past President by deciding that its annual
scholarship offered to students with Trinidad and Tobago Heritage be
renamed the Cecil F. Ash Memorial Scholarship. The TTCS will be awarding
the scholarship at this year’s Caribbean Days Festival.
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WATERFRONT PARK: Saturday July 25th
Wilson Wong Moon, a Trinidadian who migrated to Vancouver in the
1950’s, was instrumental in bringing the musical aspect of Trinidadian
culture to Vancouver. Moon is credited with being the first person to bring
Trinidad’s indigenous musical instrument to Vancouver, the steelpan.
Legend has it that when he arrived in Vancouver with his instruments, he
was detained while immigration officers verified that what appeared to be
garbage cans were in fact musical instruments!
Parade Marshalls
Steel Pan
Steelpan is the only instrument invented in the 20th century. Its humble
beginnings can be traced back to the 19th century when restrictions on
traditional African-drumming forced the island’s ex-slaves to make music
from any objects they could find. In the 1930’s, discarded oil drums
provided a new source for musical innovation.
Today, music made on steel pans is performed by steel bands or orchestras,
with from four to 120 players and up to 300 pans. Bands perform all type
of music from calypso to jazz to pop and classical. Today, there are more
than 190 steel bands in Trinidad, and more than 800 steelbands around the
world, many started by Trinidadians.
Mayor Darrell Mussato - City of North Vancouver
Mayor Richard Walton - District of North Vancouver
GIT-TS’AMIIS NISGA’A DANCERS
SPIRIT OF THE SOUTH SEAS Polynesian Dancers
THE HEART OF OUR ANCESTORS Guatemalan
TUSITALA POLYNESIAN DANCE GROUP
NORTH SHORE MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY
QUEEN OF SAMBA Brazilian Dancers
AFRICA IN BRAZIL
PARADE LINEUP Saturday
CARIBBEAN PROFILES
CARIBBEAN PROFILES: Steel Pan
THE BEAT 94.5 FM
J P FELL PIPE BAND
CFUN – QMFM
SERVICES CANADA CENTRE FOR YOUTH
VANCOUVER PORT AUTHORITY Salty Sam
Wong Moon, like emigrant Trinidadians in other cities, soon organized the
first steelband in Vancouver, the Moonlighters. Moon and other individuals
formed Cosmos Club, a cultural club for Caribbean nationals in Vancouver,
to host gatherings and band performances. He was also instrumental
in introducing Trinidadian culture to Vancouverites, facilitating amongst
many other ventures, the first steelband to play at the PNE. He was also
influential in helping to start three other Vancouver steelbands, all of whom
he helped to become recognized in Vancouver. Moon was also a pastPresident of the TTCSBC and was recently recognized be the organization
for his outstanding contribution to the steelband art form and promotion
of T&T culture in Vancouver.
The TTCSBC is committed to keeping the steelband tradition alive in
Vancouver. In 2008, the Association acquired its own steel band and, with
the aid of Federal funding through Services Canada, developed a program
for seniors and young people to become involved in both playing pan
and making costumes. The Intergenerational Cultural Transfer program’s
goal is to encourage the seniors to share their knowledge of various art
forms with youngsters. After two semesters of training, the participants
performed at the TTCSBC Children’s Christmas Party. The TTCSBC’s steel
band will perform for the first time in the 2009 Parade.
SOCA REBELS Roy Hinkson
THE CEN-TA GROUP
BOSLEY’S PET FOOD PLUS
SANDALS LUXURY CARIBBEAN RESORTS
ENCORP PACIFIC
GRIFFINS BOXING AND FITNESS
MASS CONFUSION United Carnival Club
RICHVANA CARNIVAL R & B Norman
‘WE CARNIVAL’ VANCITY REVELLERS Melo Productions
‘MAS IN YUH ‘MAS Carl Sound Vibes and Ingrid Selman
CARNIVAL SENSATIONS Soca Sensation
For more information about steelband, see page 17.
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Sound Stage
Multicultural Street Parade
10:00 am
11:30 am
12:15 pm
12:50 pm
DJ BJ Roots Cellar
Opening Ceremony
Sandals sponsored entertainment
1:05 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
Clyde Shizzle
Petrotin (Tassa Group)
Children Carnival Parade
2:25 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
Kunaka Youth Marumba Band
South Pacific Dancers
Sandals sponsored entertainment
3:50 pm
5:15 pm
5:40 pm
7:00 pm
Bram Bata Steelband
Brazilian Dancers
X-Kalibre
Festival moves to outdoor dance at Lonsdale Quay
EVENT LINEUP Saturday
FESTIVAL MAP
WATERFRONT PARK: Saturday July 25th
North Side Beer Garden
Nasty Jag Soundcrew / Grind House / DJ Kizum
Stage Manager
Kenrick Headley
MCs
Michelle DeAbreu, Shalyma Cambridge
Parade Coordinator
Rudy Marshall
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Sunday
CARIBBEAN EVENTS IN VANCOUVER
Sound Stage
10:00 am
Carl Sound Vibes
August 2009
November 2009
SAT. 1ST Jamaican Canadian Cultural
Assoc. Independence Banquet
Ph: 604-501-1909
SAT. 7TH Guyana Association Fall
Dance (South Arm. Com. Center)
Ph: 604-317-1771
SUN. 2ND Jamaican Canadian
Cultural Assoc. Cultural Festival
Ph: 604-501-1909
SUN. 15TH Barbados Association
Annual Independence Service
10:45 am
11:30 am
12:45 pm
12:30 pm
1:10 pm
1:35 pm
1:55 pm
2:00 pm
3:15 pm
3:40 pm
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Havan Band Z. Calvo
Sandals sponsored entertainment
Joe Amouzou & the Safari League
Daddy Roy
Precious
Nick Hope
Sandals sponsored entertainment
Tropitonics
King Fish
Sandals sponsored entertainment
Phase III Steelband
Maffie & Crew w/ special guest Sanell Dempster
End of Day
North Side Beer Garden
Nasty Jag Soundcrew / Grind House
Stage Manager
Kenrick Headley
MCs
Michelle DeAbreu
Wayne Vernon
MON. 3RD TTCSBC: Volunteer
Picnic & Sports Day
Ph: (604) 515-2400
SUN. 9TH OECS 5th Annual Family
Picnic, Foreshore Park (Burnaby)
SUN. 9TH Guyana/Barbados Associations Joint Family Picnic,
Foreshore Park (Burnaby)
SUN. 30TH Grenada Cultural Association Fundraising Barbecue
Ph: 604-942-9619
September 2009
December 2009
SUN. 6TH United Children’s Christmas Club Children’s Christmas Party
SUN. 6TH Guyana: Community
Brunch Ph: 604-317-1771
SAT. 12TH Jamaican Assoc.
Children’s Christmas Party
Ph: 604-501-1909
SAT. 12TH TTCSBC Christmas
Dinner & Dance Ph: (604) 515-2400
SAT. 12TH Guyana Association
Seattle One Day Bus Trip & Picnic
Ph: 604-317-1771
SUN. 13TH TTCSBC Children’s
Christmas Party & Seniors’ Concert
Ph: (604) 515-2400
SAT. 19TH St. Kitts/Nevis Association Independence Celebration
Function
Email: samuelwl@shaw.ca
SAT. 20TH TTCSBC Caribbean Xmas
“Parang” Cruise
Ph: (604) 515-2400
SAT. 19TH TTCSBC Independence/
Republic Day Dinner & Dance
Ph: (604) 515-2400
October 2009
SUN. 18TH: Grenada Cultural
Association Sunday Theatre and
Talent Show Ph: 604-942-9619
SAT. 24TH St. Vincent & the Grenadines Annual Independence Banquet
Ph: 604 589 5824
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SAT. 21ST Barbados 14th Annual
Independence Gala
CARIBBEAN EVENTS IN VANCOUVER
EVENT LINEUP
WATERFRONT PARK: Sunday July 26th
SAT. 26TH Barbados: Christmas
Bank Holiday Potluck
THURS. 31ST TTCSBC Caribbean
Old Years’ Night Ph: (604) 515-2400
February 2010
SAT 6TH Grenada Cultural Assoc.
Annual Independence Gala
Ph: 604-942-9619
TBA TTCSBC Carnival Dance
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CARIBBEAN BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER
Talking to Randy Samuel you’d think that it was just yesterday and not
over 20 years ago that Canada was in the World Cup. Samuel, as a West
Indian, was front and center in the push to represent Canada in the
biggest competition in soccer (Football). He is player who, with 82 caps,
played a record number of times for the Canadian national team and was
inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
Cultural Association
British Columbia Organization of
Caribbean Cultural Associations
Phone: 604 552-1914
E-mail: samuelwl@shaw.ca
(Musicians cont.)
Now “boy...big tings a gwan”... with athletes from the Caribbean making
their mark in sports other than Track and Field sensations. When mothers
and fathers put their children in soccer there seems to be an innate
ability for their soccer crazed “Yoot” to gain quick notoriety. People from
the Caribbean have made their mark in the Canadian soccer scene from
being Head coach of the National program as Stephen Hart has, to the
youngest member of the Women’s national team as Jody-Ann Robinson
has. Both are still active in the sport and are making their continued
contributions. Phebe Trotman was the most revered striker for years,
noted for her power and determination, with her full power and grace not
tested by the Canadian national squad. The question is “Could she have
made Charmaine Hooper a more capable teammate? Just Google ‘Phebe
Trotman soccer’ and ‘Randy Samuel soccer’ and you will find all there was
in print for these two major contributors to the Canadian soccer scene.
The Caribbean and West Indies teams have won the (Richmond Olympic)
“Nation’s Cup” held in Richmond annually. Most noticeably including;
Ian and Chris Clark, Brandon McLaren, the McHardys, Brent Branker,
Kevan Cameron, Sean Guiseppi, Omari Aldridge, all whom have played
high level soccer with a minimum of university/college scholarships at
their feet. They have represented Canada well and some making their
original Island home national teams. They represent the “islands” well.
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of
British Columbia
Producers of Caribbean Days Festival
Phone: (604) 515-2400
Email: info@ttcsbc.org
www.ttcsbc.org
Kingfish
Phone: (778)322-3556
There are many Whitecaps players who have their roots in the Caribbean,
Marlon James being the latest to grace us with his talent at the local level.
A few others like Goal Keepers Hubert Busby Jr. and Richard Goddard
also have applied and tried their trade in Vancouver.
Many of these professionals have also coached at the local community
level as well as the provincial levels to help move soccer forward and away
from the old (20 years ago) third division English and Italian models that
still plague BC Soccer. My apologies to those not mentioned as there are
a few still continuing their roles in developing good soccer models in the
local soccer scene. It is not the music or the food or the weather or what’s
in the genes and the laid back attitude; it is ALL of these that make most
of these contributors so essential to the likes of Canadian soccer.
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Joe Amouzou & the Safari League
Phone: (778)322-7203
Nick Hope
Phone: (604).936-8374
Dance Performers
Petrotrin Tassa Group
Phone: (604)345-9524
Brazilian Dancers
Phone: (604)773-5539
Precious
Phone: (778)895-3509
DJ/Sound System
Xkalibre
Phone: (604)231-0625
BJ Roots Cellar
Phone: (604)585-4052
Mas Band
The evolution continues with
CARNIVAL SENSATIONS
CARIBBEAN SOCIETY
Original & Creative Masqueraders
Phone: 604-420-2209
Email: info@carnivalsensations.ca
www.carnivalsensations.ca
Musicians
Daddy Roy
Phone: (604)594-9410
Havana Band
Phone: (778)838-9786
CARIBBEAN BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER
CARIBBEAN NATIONALS IN CANADIAN SOCCER
CARIBBEAN NATIONALS IN CANADIAN SOCCER
Shipping
Laparkan - Vancouver Air and Sea
Cargo and Money Transfers
Ph: 604-315-9075 / 604-329-5552
Email: dal-lpk@telus.net
www.laparkan.com
Steelband
Bram Brata Steelband
Phone: (509)943-8400
Moonlighters
Phone: (604)522-4399
Phase III Steel Band
Phone: (604)727-0850
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The Arawak, Carib, and Taino Indians were the first inhabitants of the
Caribbean islands whose daily diet consisted of vegetables and fruits such
as yams, guavas and cassava. The Taino Indians started to cook meats in
large clay pots while the Arawak Indians were the first to slow cook meats
on a grate made of thin green wood strips. This grate was called a barbacoa, which today is called the barbeque. The Carib Indians were the ones
to introduce spices to their foods with hot pepper sauces and lemons and
limes added to their meats and fishes. They are said to have made the first
pepper pot stew.
CARIBBEAN COOKING
CARIBBEAN FOOD: A LITTLE HISTORY
Then the Caribbean became a crossroads for the world. Europeans
brought Africans slaves into the region, and their diet consisted mostly
of food the slave owners did not want to eat so they had to be inventive.
They blended their traditional African foods with the staples found on the
islands and introduced such foods as callaloo, fish cakes, saltfish, ackee,
and souse to name a few. The English soldiers that arrived on the island
of Jamaica brought the technique of preserving meat over rocks in the
hot sun. Both the African and English meat techniques were refined by
the early slaves in Jamaica and involved a slow meat cooking process and
what is now famously known as “jerk” cooking.
Much of the Indian and Chinese cooking styles were introduced when the
Europeans, who after slavery was abolished, went to India and China to
find their labour. These new cooking styles introduced curried meats and
curry power to the Caribbean Islands and rice became a staple to home
cooked island meals. The fruit trees and fruits were introduced to the
Caribbean islands by the Spanish explorers who brought oranges, limes,
ginger, plantains, figs, date palms, sugar cane, grapes, tamarinds and
coconuts to name a few.
America is responsible for introducing beans, corn, squash, potatoes,
tomatoes, and chili pepper to the Caribbean.
Its no wonder Caribbean cooking is so rich and creative when it has been
influenced by the cultures and flavors of the world! If you can’t get to the
Caribbean, check out these Caribbean cooking websites and try your hand
at creating these delicious Caribbean meals in your own kitchen.
• www.islandflave.com/recipes
• www.caribbeanchoice.com/recipes
• www.recipeisland.com
Adapted from www.travel2thecaribbean.com
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SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC greatly appreciates the
participation of all the communities including the BCOCCA organizations
that come together to make the Caribbean Days Festival a successful representation of our diverse culture. The TTCSBC also wishes to express its
gratitude to the Heredity Chief of the Squamish Nation and the Mayors of
the City and District of North Vancouver whose presence and support at
Caribbean Days Festival help make the occasion such a fabulous success.
VOLUNTEERS
The TTCSBC expresses its sincerest gratitude and a special thanks to
those that have volunteered time and again over the years, its members
and all other volunteers who have given numerous hours with passion,
energy and commitment in the spirit of Caribbean generosity. Without
their involvement an event of this magnitude would not be possible.
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Arnold Cambridge, Clayton Alexander, Ivana Smith, Flora Ali, Heather Cross,
Ingrid Selman, Jacqueline Clarke, Kenrick Headley, Krishna Ramjagsingh,
Manchan Sonachansingh, Merle Baggoo, Michelle & Paul deAbreu, Patts
Julien, Ron Rogers, Sceva Friday, Shalyma Cambridge, Shannon Alves, Sita &
Arjoon Ramnarine, Yvonne Taffe, Marnie Rusk, Lara Veerasammy, Gary Pena
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