The twin island Republic will be represented by a 300-member troupe that will be participating. Among this group will be a 40-member team from the island’s national steel symphony who will be the main players of the newly invented instruments referred to as “G-Pans.”

“G-Pans” has never been seen or heard outside of Trinidad and Tobago and will be showcased for the first time during Carifesta which will be held during the period August 22 to 31.

The new pan group is expected to make its inaugural appearance at the National Cultural Centre on August 24 and will be accompanied by dancers, stick-walkers and singers among other artistes and performers.

Trinidad and Tobago Member of Parliament Junior Regalo who joined the many Regional Cultural Directors to witness the launching of Carifesta X on Thursday, is optimistic that Trinidad and Tobago will astonish the audience in Guyana.

After witnessing the launch, he acknowledged the relentless efforts by Guyana to host the festival, noting that it is a major achievement for Caribbean people.

“We are looking forward to it and I think that this Carifesta, because of what we did as the last host was passed on to Guyana. Guyana needs the support now and I hope that other Caribbean people can come here and join the festival,” Regalo said.


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