“On August 1, 1985, Trinidad and Tobago became the first country in the world to declare a national holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery”: Repeating Islands [1] highlights Emancipation Day celebrations in the twin island republic.
Trinidad & Tobago: Emancipation Celebrations
· Written by Janine Mendes-Franco
Categories: Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago, Arts & Culture, History, Music