Trinidad and Tobago government addresses media on the upcoming 2010 Carnival.
One of the most important components of our Carnival is the steelpan. Vigorous rehearsals are now underway at 30 panyards across the country, in preparation for Panorama finals on Saturday, February 13th, 2010. It is essential that patrons get their tickets early because a sell-out crowd is expected. Some areas have already sold out.
It is also opportune to recall that this year, Government invested in a total of one hundred and forty eight (148) un-sponsored steelbands, comprising sixty-four (64) Single Pan and eighty-four (84) Conventional bands to the tune of $2.2 million. Small bands from as far as Biche and Tamana have received assistance. Single pan bands from Laventille to La Horquetta are now engaging community youth in a meaningful way. For the overall growth of the steelpan movement in 2010, Government also proudly invested, through Pan Trinbago, $24 million in steelbands, and by extension thousands of steel pannists.
An additional $1.5 million is being provided as a result of the increase in the number of finalists in the small, medium and large categories from eight (8) to ten (10). Also with the support of the Tobago House of Assembly, an additional $2.2 million is being allocated to facilitate the preparation of the five (5) medium and one (1) large steelband from Tobago in the finals of Panorama 2010. My best wishes to all the finalists in the competition. You are indeed all winners.
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