Traditional Chinese musical instruments join
in with the steelband.

A LARGE troupe of Chinese Trinidadians “arrived” in Tobago to give a rich and delightful taste of Chinese culture last Sunday.

They performed at a show entitled “The Dragon Can Dance” which was held at the Signal Hill Comprehensive School Auditorium.

The event was organised by the Chinese Association of Trinidad and Tobago to mark the 200th (Bicentennial) anniversary of the arrival of the Chinese to the shores of T&T.

President of the Chinese Association Bernard Aquing in his remarks expressed his delight and appreciation for the support and active collaboration of the Division of Community Development and Culture of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) in making the event possible.

Present at the event was Acting Chief Secretary Cynthia Alfred who graciously welcomed the Chinese performers to Tobago.

“We are here to enjoy all that the Chinese community has to offer and on behalf of the people of Tobago I want to say thank you to the Chinese community for all that they have done through the years in helping to develop our nation,” declared Alfed.

And following the formalities it was show time with some superb renditions by the six-month-old Bicentennial Steelband Ensemble that also blended with some traditional Chinese musical instruments and lead vocalist Theresa Low. And the dragon was roused from its sleep to give the large appreciative audience a riveting dance display on stage and even on the floor.

There were also karate demonstrations as well as ribbon dances.