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The National Instrument

The Steel Pan is the National Musical Instrument of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

The Steel Pan

The Steel Pan is often regarded as the only musical instrument invented in the 20th century.

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The Remember When Institute

The Ministry of Arts & Multiculturalism
Culture Division

The Remember When Institute is the department within the Ministry of the Arts & Multiculturalism, Culture Division that captures the memories of our culture. Its core purpose is to provide a storehouse for the nation’s intangible cultural heritage, as well as an institution dedicated to a systemized approach in continually recording and storing important artifacts, menti-facts, elements of traditions and memories for future generations.

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St. Jude’s Home for Girls

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    Initially known as the Catholic Girl’s Reformatory, and at times the Girl’s Industrial School, this center for learning is immersed in religious and practical knowledge building, and has catered to the needs and care of local displaced girls for over a century. The school compound, located at #30 Belmont Circular Road, was initially Read More

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Casablanca Foundation Steel Orchestra

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Born in the early days of the 1930’s as the Lime Groove Tamboo Bamboo Band; this fledgling Belmont percussive ensemble would evolve into the Merry Boys Steelband in 1935, and then to the biscuit drum band called Bar 20 in 1945. The Band has been rebranded several times, from Old Oak Casablanca, to ISCOTT Casablanca, Read More

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Musical Heritage Walk – Map

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