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Trinidad and Tobago Republic Day celebrations

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago marked the 50th anniversary of its transition from a constitutional monarchy to a sovereign republic. Celebrations held on September 24 included military parades, regattas, cultural performances, and fireworks in Roxborough.

During the festivities, officials emphasized themes of national identity and the belief that the country belongs to all its citizens. To further commemorate the milestone, President Christine Carla Kangaloo hosted the 57th National Awards Ceremony at Queen’s Hall. The ceremony honored 32 individuals and three organizations for their contributions to national development, with recipients receiving honors such as the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Chaconia Medal, and the Hummingbird Medal.

Entities

Trinidad and Tobago · Farley Augustine · Chinmaya Mission · Kamla Persad · Ronnie Boodoosingh

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Trinidad and Tobago honors 35 recipients at 57th National Awards

    President Christine Carla Kangaloo presented the 57th National Awards in Trinidad and Tobago, honoring 35 individuals and organizations for their contributions to the nation during its 50th Republic anniversary

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Trinidad and Tobago celebrates 50 years as a republic

    Trinidad and Tobago marked its 50th anniversary as a republic with parades and festivities, celebrating the 1976 constitutional transition from a monarchy to a sovereign republic.

Sources

associatestimes.com · otp.tt · sweettntmagazine.com · ttt.live