1989 Series 1, Programme 32.

Format:

Video

Series:

Academic Video Online

Gayelle

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cultural anthropology.

Local Subjects:

Cultural anthropology.

Genre:

Documentary

Physical Description:

1 online resource (28 minutes)

Place of Publication:

Trinidad and Tobago : Banyan Archive, 1989.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

Opening Sequence with Theme KADAMBARI by Ron Reid 00:00:30 - Errol Fabien introduces the show 00:01:03 - Extracts from the Ballet, RISIKA by the Nrityanjali Theatre. Errol Fabien interviews dancers, Sadhana Kallie and Vaneeta Suratsingh, costume designer, Joy Sitahal, 00:05:03 - Errol Fabien links to break 00:05:43 - Cultural Sprangalang answers the question: What was the name of the short pictures of Trinidad Carnival shown before the main picture in the cinemas in the 40s. 00:10:24 - Errol Fabien introduces next feature 00:10:43 - The Festival of Hosein featureVox Pop on Hosein festival 00:12:49 - Mohammed Emamali speaks to Errol Sitahal about the preparations with shots of the preparations and prayers 00:16:00 - Mohammed Emamali speaks about the significance of the festival and Flag Night with video of flag night and tassa drums being heated 00:17:06 - Mohammed Emamali continues to talk about Littler Hosay Night with video and drummers on street 00:17:25 - Mohammed Emamali continues and talks about Big Hosay Night with video of tadzias (Tadjahs) on the street with drummers 00:18:43 - Mohammed Emamali continues to talk about the Moons with video of them dancing and meeting and about the preparations that the dancers make to dance. 00:20:41 - Errol Fabien talks about the Tazia (Tadjah) being built in Cocorite where he is. 00:21:09 - Continuation of feature The Festival of Hosein. Mohammed Emamali continues to talk about the procession on the following day to Queen's Royal College grounds and its significance 00:22:05 - Mohammed Emamali continues and explains the destruction of the tazia (Tadjah) and throwing of the bits in the sea. With video of destruction and disposal. 00:23:23 - Errol Fabien explains the significance of the spot on the field on which he stands and also warns viewers about someone impersonating Gayelle/ Banyan composer, Ron Reid (visuals of some of the productions Ron reid composed for) links to What's On? 00:24:19 - What's On? 00:25:38 - Errol Fabien closes the show

Notes:

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