Trinidad And Tobago Carnival 2005
Trinidad & Tobago
CRIME: Incidents of violent crime have been on the rise on both islands. Visitors should exercise caution and good judgment, as in any large urban area, when visiting Trinidad and Tobago. The U.S. Embassy advises visitors to exercise caution when traveling from Trinidad's Piarco Airport, especially after dark, because of incidents involving armed robbers trailing arriving passengers from the airport and then accosting them outside the gates of their residences. Holiday periods, especially Christmas and Carnival, often see an increase in crime. ... [Read More]
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The NCF also sponsors the street party “Congaline” Festival during April/May. The island’s largest festival, Crop Over, which runs from late June to early August, is similar to the Carnival celebrated on other islands in the Caribbean. It includes calypso competitions and other festivities, culminating in “Kadooment,” a street parade of costumes and general merrymaking. ... Wouk, Herman. Don’t Stop the Carnival. Local HolidaysLast Updated: 11/28/2003 9:46 AM ... [Read More]
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