Felesha Parboo

Felesha Parboo is a South Trinidad native whose writing with Sweet TnT Magazine emphasises cultural heritage and local travel. Her work frequently contrasts her years living in Boston with her deep-seated love for Trinidadian traditions. She provides detailed accounts of Hindu wedding customs and traditional Caribbean culinary practices. Felesha advocates for the preservation and appreciation of local landmarks like Palmiste Park and Granville Beach.

Our Hindu wedding from ceremony to reception

Ashook and Felesha Parboo pose for a photo at their Hindu wedding ceremony after they were given Aashirvad which means blessings from the family, Sweet T&T, Sweet TnT, Trinidad and Tobago, Trini, vacation, travel

Felesha Parboo provides a detailed first-person account of her own traditional Hindu wedding in Trinidad, documenting the sacred journey from initial preparations to the final reception. The narrative captures the essence of a Sanatan Dharma union, beginning with the intimate saffron ceremony and progressing through the complex rituals performed at …

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Meals for lent – fish, fresh salad, fried bake…

Bake and fried fish Lent meal, food, Sweet T&T, Sweet TnT, Trinidad and Tobago, Trini, vacation, travel

Lenten culinary traditions in Trinidad and Tobago focus on fish and plant-based dishes to observe the period of religious fasting. This transition from meat-heavy diets to seafood and vegetarian options reflects the cultural and spiritual significance of the season beginning on Ash Wednesday. As local fishermen and Ital vendors experience …

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Down memory lane to Granville Beach

Children playing in the sand at Granville Beach in sweet T&T for Sweet TnT Magazine, Culturama Publishing Company, for news in Trinidad, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, with positive how to photography.

Granville Beach remains a cornerstone of family heritage and coastal recreation in Southern Trinidad, offering a nostalgic retreat for generations of visitors. This personal narrative explores the enduring appeal of the South-Western peninsula, where the journey through lush agricultural landscapes is as significant as the destination. Readers will find a …

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