It is only around carnival time we hear so much about pan what about the rest of the year.

[Deborah Thomas]

It is only around carnival time we hear so much about pan what about the rest of the year. It is time the powers that be begin to make some waves in this country  to have something done for pan and panmen, After all this is our national instrument. the only one created in the 20th century. Let us stand up and begin discussions to have have pan more on the front burner not only at carnival time.Lets join together people and do something for pan in Trinidad and Tobago.

[Cecil hinkson]

Deborah Thomas, We talk about pan all year on WST. What pan people in T&T must understand is that they are at the "ground zero" of pan and must lead the charge with most discussions concerning pan, people on the outside will always support and contribute where ever they can.

[Judith Laird]

Hi Deborah what's the thinking to move it forward have a series on Power 102m that will end Tues9-10pm afterCarnival called PanGriot which speaks to the Genre o Pan Kaiso/PanGriot in & outside of Carnival Blessings Judith

[Deborah Thomas]

good suggestion but who is going to take it up who right now is responsible for keeping records of the development of pan. People now who are doing research or who want to write books about pan are lacking information. Who is going to see that what ever information is out there from the seasoned panman and from the inventors and ther family members get recorded so our children can have access to this information. The inforamtion is go to the grave with the veterans of pan. I agree that we should have a Steelpan Hall, we also need to have the history written as the years go by. Trinidad should have a pan factory exporting pan and a pan institute where people from all over the world can come to learn how to play the pan.If we don't claim it one day we will wake up and hear that someone has. 

[Mercer Ramdoo]

The "rest of the year" the powers that be, spend the millions they get from government and pan...or....rama.

[kaiso]

Private investors should gather capital to create a "Steelband Hall of Fame" where we can induct and recognize the icons of the fraternity.

This should be run as a business and be attractive enough to have visitors sustain the enterprise. Note Government money should not be involved.

We have so much to offer  - this could generate skilled jobs ( artists / musicians etc ). Souvenirs related to Pan and made exclusively in Trinbago can be made available.

Bust / statues of Spree Simon and others encased and one display.