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- 1 What did France bring to Trinidad?
- 2 What are two food items of French influence in Trinidad and Tobago?
- 3 How did the French influence Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago?
- 4 When did France take over Trinidad?
- 5 Who brought Carnival to Trinidad?
- 6 How did Spanish influence Trinidad and Tobago?
- 7 What is Trinidadian culture?
What did France bring to Trinidad?
Trinidad’s French history came about because of the proclamation of the second Cedula de Población that allowed Catholic settlers and their enslaved workers as well as free coloureds entry into Trinidad. French citizens and others (including some Irish) came in their droves, soon outnumbering the Spanish.
What are two food items of French influence in Trinidad and Tobago?
Creole cooking is the result of French and African influences and is indigenous to the island. Callaloo (creamy spinach), pelau (chicken, peas, and rice) and �provision� (sweet potato, cassava), and stew meats are staples of this cuisine.
What religion did the French bring to Trinidad and Tobago?
Religion. Under the Spanish, Roman Catholicism was the official religion, and it was strengthened by French immigration during the French and Haitian revolutions.
How did the French influence Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago?
Major influxes of the French brought the Catholic ritual of Christian Shrovetide, extending from the Christmas-New Year period that tied into pre-Lent celebrations full of bodily freedom and hedonism. This consequently turned into the modern notion of Carnival.
When did France take over Trinidad?
Both islands were visited by Christopher Columbus on his third voyage in 1498 and claimed in the name of Spain. Trinidad remained in Spanish hands until 1797, but it was largely settled by French colonists….British period.
| Preceded by | Succeeded by |
|---|---|
| Trinidad Tobago | Trinidad and Tobago |
How did the French influence carnival?
Who brought Carnival to Trinidad?
the French settlers
Carnival was brought to Trinidad by the French settlers in the 1700s. It encompassed a series of events and festivities from Christmas leading up to Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten period of fasting for Christians. These festivities included masquerade balls, house parties, and street parades.
How did Spanish influence Trinidad and Tobago?
Spanish Heritage Influence in Trinidad & Tobago. The Spanish has influenced our culture in many ways, it is reflected in our music, song, dance and even food. At Christmas time, we play parang music and eat a lot of pastelles. We dance the Castillian Waltz, all of which have come from our Spanish Heritage.
What are the traditions in Trinidad and Tobago?
In Trinidad and Tobago and in many other parts of the world, hot cross buns on Good Friday are a staple. The tradition dates back to the 12th century when an Anglican monk baked buns and marked them with a cross in honour of Good Friday. There is no clear reason why and when it became so popular.
What is Trinidadian culture?
The culture of Trinidad is defined by the ethnic and religious diversity of the country. After the discovery of Trinidad by Christopher Columbus in 1498, the first Spanish settlement amongst the indigenous Carib and Arawak indians did not take place until 1592.