debate; agree or disagree. plz be respect all views.
by Michael Marcano:
I beg to disgree with all who think the Emancipation Day Parade was the wrong place for pan people to let there voices be heard. Emancipation is all about struggle and yes we have been physically freed but we are still mentally and financially bound. To say that we should not let our voices be heard is a form of disrespect. In other words you get your freedom so shut your mouth and keep quiet. Dont say anything because the new slave masters (in this case the 5current Administrators of Pantrinbago) is of your own race. Aslongcas we continue to believe such drivel we will never ever gain our freedom. DARE TO STRUGGLE; DARE TO WIN!
FORWARD EVER BACKWAD NEVER!
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Aquil Arrindell I think that we have to be careful not to let political correctness get in the way of progress. In life, we will always have struggles and the way we face them as individuals defines us. But we also have struggles which we must face as a group and the steel pan community, the african group being identified as the inventor of the instrument, should be championing our cause. Emancipation day was the most appropriate holiday to express the disrespect we face as player of the instruments our african ancestors invented for us.
When the WHOLE NATION is watching that is one of the best stages from which to bring to the attention of the public the CORRUPTION IN PAN TRINBAGO. And the IMMEDIATE NEED for a NEW EXECUTIVE.
It was Aquil, but most people feel it is a day to dress-up in African garbs and play theyself not understanding the true meaning.
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Like I am the only one who READ and MIS-READ this topic. Like everybody else read it right and I read it wrong. Ah doh think that GLASSES could even help me on this one!!!
All who celebrate Emancipation ougth to celebrate the Creation of Pan,and ensure that it benefits all of T&T, especially when our most fragile communities,are threatened by high crime and vastly reduced resources,due to the lack of Leaders with Vision.
Our Panyards must be used as classrooms, meeting spaces, spritiual centres, as this would provide an alternative to youngsters seeking a brotherhood in violent gangs.
And there is STILL the Worldwide business of Pan to add to all those other benefits.
Emancipation must be treated as a Journey,not as a Destination, reached.
Few really care about the meaning of this day,
Michael I hear your point. Massa day eh done! Pan was born out of the struggle, celebrations and expressions of slaves, former slaves, and descendants. The voice of pan needs to be heard, not only pre- and post panorama, but in and on the stages and arenas that are available and that present themselves.
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