Source: www.trinidadexpress.com
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, October 27, 2010: Divali is an important national celebration in Trinidad. Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism Winston Peters distributed cheques amounting to $4 million for the hosting of this year’s Divali celebrations across Trinidad and Tobago.
The handing over took place at the ministry’s head office at Frederick Street, Port of Spain. Among the two major organisations receiving cheques were the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) and the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha (SDMS).
Peters said: “This funding will allow the Maha Sabha, as well as the NCIC, to bring Divali celebrations to every community throughout the country. “We are very much looking forward to contributing to the enhancement of the celebration of this festival and similarly supporting other events that represent the culture and heritage of our people.”