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The Blaze the Trail Freedom Run kicked off the Flambeau De Canboulay celebrations in South Trinidad, retracing the symbolic route from Princes Town to Harris Promenade in San Fernando— honouring the legacy of resistance and liberation. Video by Ivan Toolsie. | CNC3 Television, Trinidad and Tobago

Canboulay Sunday As the Spicemas Corportion rolls out its plans for the return of the country’s premier cultural event, a major chance is coming for what takes place on carnival Sunday, as the recently named chairman of the board announced the return of a traditional event. | GBN Grenada Broadcasting Network

Here are some scenes from the annual re-enactment of the 1881 Canboulay Riot at the Piccadilly Greens, East Port of Spain. It formed part of a parade of traditional Carnival characters and conventional music instruments. Video by Express photo editor Robert Taylor | CCN TV6: Trinidad and Tobago

‘Santimanitay’ Calypso music was developed in Trinidad in the 17th century from the West African Kaiso and canboulay music. Santimanitay, is a cultural way of expressing your lyrics in a song. As stated to the youngsters at the book launch, “It’s our version of freestyle.” This song was chosen and played by panist Dr. Kendall K Williams while the readings were done on the Carlos Lezama Children’s Story book launch on Sunday. If you listen closely you will hear the melody of the Pan play while th