By Kerry Mc Donald. The rustic smell of sugar cane permeated the air as my cousins and I ran through the expanse of canefields located at the back of my secluded home. These moments were not a typical Saturday or Sunday evening of fun, but signified the start of Easter holidays. Four …
Read More »Kite flying season, the real fun begins
By Annisa Phillip. Forget about bunnies and eggs, the real fun this season is kite flying. I remember when kite flying was a big part of childhood. When I was younger I watched as my older brother and his friends made kites – back then you made your own kites from …
Read More »Colourful cheeky chong in the sky
By Nadia Ali. The trees are rustling, the Caribbean breezes are blowing and colourful kites soar into the blue of the sky. April is the month synonymous with kite flying in the Queen’s Park Savannah, Trinidad. Across in the sister isle of Tobago, December is the month that the annual Tobago …
Read More »Let’s go fly a kite, it’s a great day
By Nadia Ali. Let’s go fly a kite, up to the highest height, Let’s go fly a kite and send it soaring, Up through the atmosphere, up where the air is clear, Oh let’s go fly a kite. Those are the lyrics to a song from the famous “Mary Poppins” film. …
Read More »Rural vibe in Guaya, end point of Trinidad
By Marika Mohammed. “Where’s that?” someone asked when I indicated that’s where I was for the weekend. It’s real far, but it’s nice. Emerald waters, long drive and fun for so. Guayaguayare, more locally known as Guaya, is far from most people’s mind. Who could blame them? It doesn’t have …
Read More »Are you bright about kites? – quiz
By Nadia Ali. It’s kite season, the winds are blowing across the Queen’s Park Savannah making it an ideal place for the annual kite flying contest. A variety of kites take to the sunny Caribbean sky flown by adults and kids enjoying this outdoor activity. Did you know that kite flying …
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