Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Katzenjammers Steel Orchestra of Tobago - (David Reid)
Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Chairman of the Pan Trinbago Tobago Region Salisha James is supporting a separate Tobago Carnival.
....Speaking with Newsday last Thursday, James voiced her support.
“We are in support of a separate Tobago Carnival in the year, as long as it is safe to do so.”
In a press release, she said the pan fraternity is saddened by the announcement but understands it is necessary, given the rate of community spread of COVID-19.
....The dynamic for steelbands and the nature of the performances, she said, is different from that of other interest groups.
Pan players gathered in large numbers “definitely numbers above five for performances and competitions.” Some members of the public and even those within governmental institutions believe that Panorama and other pan activities can take place virtually, she said, but while it is possible to record bands or stream their performances live, practice for a 120-piece band, large bands, a 35-piece band or single pan bands cannot take place virtually.
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