On the 29th of June marks the celebration of Peter's birthday, the fisherman and former Apostle to Jesus. This is met with much anticipation on the Trinidad and Tobago isles of fete and frivolity! The Seafood Industry Development Company boasts that the local marine fisheries sector in 2005 contributed TT$ 63 million to the country's Gross Domestic Product. It is without a doubt that episcopal church services in the Roman Catholic communities as well as its denominations continued this year with fishermen receiving their blessing from the parishes.
In addition, hundreds of islanders of all races and religions still turned out to the festivities at the shores and bays of fishing villages island wide for beach parties, fun activities, delectable fish and food! The fishing village of Cedros in the south western peninsula of Trinidad is famous for this particular fete. People from all over the island come to Manmohansingh Park at St. Marie village in Cedros. The crowd thickens every year with cars lining the streets, vendors setting up shop and Dj's on the beach hosting the inaugural "fishermen fete". Other parts of the island like Carenage had their annual cultural presentations, fish broths and danced away with frivolity, gaiety and unity.
So next time you journey to the south land be sure to participate in the free fun filled fisherman's fete! You'll enjoy it and be grateful!!!
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