Pan Month is celebrated in August every year to mark the declaration of the steelpan as the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.
Despite challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Pan Trinbago stands by its aim to promote the development of the steelband movement.
The celebrations this year have therefore shifted from the usual in-person festivities to a series of 28 virtual events. Added to this year’s celebration is the 50th anniversary of acquiring the name ‘Pan Trinbago’.
Each week features an overarching theme – Education, Evolution, Economical, Entertainment.
The events are diverse and include conversations with Pan Trinbago’s Board members, Panorama Nostalgia and even a ‘Pan Verzuz’- a local spin on the internationally-famous Verzuz battles tailored to feature local pannists.
The middle of the month is fast approaching but there are lots of events to look forward to and past events can be watched on Pan Trinbago’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
Have a virtual lime, reminisce about the sweet sounds of Panorama or even learn something new.
A glimpse of what’s still to come:
August 17: Steelpan Making Process – Educational Video with Tuners Juma Simmons and Kyle Noel from the Pan Trinbago Drum Factor
August 13: VERZUZ – Joshua Regrello vs Keishaun Julien
August 14: VERZUZ – Aviel Scanterbury vs Denzel Headley
August 20: VERZUZ – Obadele Allick vs Hanif Goodridge
August 21: VERZUZ – Jamel Cadette vs Shaquille Forbes
August 27: VERZUZ – David Yundi vs Dejean Cain
August 27: VERZUZ – Ojay Richards vs Kersh Ramsey
August 31: Steelpan Heroes Appreciation
All events will be streamed via Pan Trinbago’s social media pages as well as WACK 90.1.
Visit Pan Trinbago’s website for the full list of events and for more information email events@pantrinbago.co.tt or call 623-4486.
Story by Kimberly Inglis
Source: Loop News
