Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – Senator Laurence Hislop contributed to the debate in the Upper House for the National Musical Instruments Bill 2024 on Thursday night. The government is seeking to officially make the steelpan the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.
Hislop emphasized that pan belongs to all citizens of Trinidad and Tobago and should be celebrated by everyone, underscoring its cultural significance and unifying power. His contribution highlights the importance of the steelpan in the nation’s identity and its role in fostering national pride.
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