How Tobago’s festival season celebrates its future—and its past – Repeating Islands

[Many thanks to Peter Jordens for bringing this item to our attention.] In National Geographic Traveller (UK), Sarah Gillespie writes “Fifty years since Tobago — together with its island neighbour, Trinidad — became a republic, it’s embraced independence while grappling with the complexities of its past. Festivals honour local heritage while looking to the future and communities celebrate their roots against a backdrop of steel drums.” This travel article offers an in-depth view of the rich and diverse social and natural environment of Tobago, with attention to its flora, fauna, cuisine, cultural highlights, and the complex historical develo…