Abstract
Over the years, successive governments in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) have implemented policies and tools for pragmatic cultural promotions, the features and designs of which have changed due to the actors involved, political regimes and changing notions of national identity. Within this context, Carnival has grown to be a key component in promoting and institutionalizing aspects of T&T’s culture and “identity” to local and foreign audiences. Thus, Carnival has morphed into a tool of cultural diplomacy, the driving thrust of which is to enhance a country’s relationship with other states; create a sense of camaraderie/unity among T&T emigrants; and simultaneously improve the country’s social and economic position and integration efforts. This chapter explores the possible roles that Carnival may play domestically and internationally as a tool of cultural diplomacy.
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Chami, G., Teelucksingh, J. (2017). Carnival Celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago and Abroad: Cultural Diplomacy in Action/Practice. In: Pantin, S., Teelucksingh, J. (eds) Ideology, Regionalism, and Society in Caribbean History. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61418-2_10
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