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T&T Emancipation celebrated in NY

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Friday, August 17, 2012
NY Consul General Rudrawatee Nan Ramgoolam with Vice Consul Matthew Murray, far right, and celebrants at the Emancipation Day 2012 event.

 

The T&T Consulatein New York, in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Interfaith Council of New York and the Committee for the Commemoration of Emancipation Day (Brooklyn) held t Emancipation Day celebrations at the verdant Prospect Park in Brooklyn NY on August 4. The celebrations started outside the Park with a parade comprising T&T nationals in traditional African garb accompanied by drummers. The occasion was consecrated with prayers by Emancipation Committee members with traditional Yoruba rituals. Representing the Trinidad and Tobago Interfaith Council in New York were Dr Glenville Ashby and Bishop Allan Baxter.   
 
 
Consul General Rudrawatee Nan Ramgoolam addressed the enthusiastic gathering and complimented them on their efforts to start the Emancipation Day traditions in New York. She said the event was also auspicious because it coincides with the 50th anniversary of Independence inof Trinidad and Tobago, She also thanked sponsor Conrad Ifill of Conrad’s Famous Bakery for his generous contribution to the event. Other activities are being organised for the 50th anniversary of independence celebrations. 
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