Exploring Trinidad Part 2: Culture and Influence with Sunity Maharaj

Exploring Trinidad's Rich History and Cultural Blends

In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, host Hema and guest Sunity Maharaj delve into the historical influences on Trinidad's food and culture. We chat the profound influence of diverse cultures on Trinidadian music, spirituality, and daily life, emphasizing the creativity and unique cultural fusion evident in the society. The conversation touches on economic challenges stemming from a plantation economy left from colonization, the influence of historical events on modern Trinidad, and insights into the Lloyd Best Institute's efforts to promote independent thought and decolonize the education system, drawing inspiration from the Trinidadian steel pan. This episode showcases the depth beyond Trinidad's - and the Caribbean’s -  renowned elements of sun, sea, and sand, revealing a vibrant and complex society.

Part 1: History of Trinidad: Tales of Heritage and Resistance with Sunity Maharaj

Resources and Links:

Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean
Lloyd Best Institure of the Caribbean Archive
Pelau: The unofficial, National Dish of Trinidad & Tobago
Life in Trinidad & Tobago
Recipes from Teri's Food Therapy

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