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Wednesday, 24 April 2013

A Taste of T&T Carnival in London's Newspapaer

Its always exciting to see the UK focus on Trinidad and Tobago and our Culture,so on the 12th May 2013
Regent Street, London W1 revealed a preview of things to come in an article in the Evening Standard and on Regents Street on-line  for their traffic-free event.

After the success of last year's Circus Circus traffic-free event on Regent Street, they have announced another occasion to - quite literally- take to the street. The World on Regent Street  takes place on Sunday 12 May 2013, clearing the street of traffic and welcoming visitors from across the globe to Regent Street once more.

Countries taking part in this event include Argentina, China, Egypt, Great Britain, Trinidad and Tobago and Turkey. On top of this, visitors can enjoy a variety of other experiences throughout the day inspired by India, Brazil and America. Expect to sample traditional dishes from the participating countries along with cultural performances in a carnival style atmosphere.

What 'we' will be offering :
Trinidad and Tobago
'Come to the Carnival and join the party atmosphere, where a steel pan band will provide the rhythm for a dance competition with amazing prizes to be won. Meet the roving carnival characters and dynamic dancers dressed in feathered costumes, who will put you through your paces. Don’t miss a performance by the renowned ‘3 Canal’ band in their début on Regent Street and indulge yourself with delicious bites and fine rum cocktails.'


See  photos below that were published in today's Evening Standard Newspaper and Regents Street Online:





The World on Regent Street with carnival dancers from Trinidad and Tobago Jennice Crystal Price and Lolo Page, wearing costumes by Bacchanalia with Dexter Yearwood, steel pannist for CSI Steel band. 


Full information on Regent Street Event, please visit RegentStOnline.

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