China-Trinidad and Tobago cultural relations expandingRevelers walk on stilts during a parade at a carnival at Port of Spain. China and Trinidad and Tobago have strengthened their cultural exchanges. XinhuaChina-Trinidad and Tobago cultural relations expandingThe national center for the performing arts in Port of Spain, which was built with aid from China. XinhuaThe cultural relations between China and Trinidad and Tobago have grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, with an increasing number of exchange visits by art groups and more diversified forms of performances, China’s Ministry of Culture said.Wuju, a kind of opera in Jinhua, East China’s Zhejiang province, is one of the favorites of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.In March, China’s Ministry of Culture sent the Wuju Opera Troupe of Zhejiang to perform at the Queen’s Hall in Port of Spain.Yan Lixin, director of the troupe, said their performances were highly praised by Lincoln Douglas, the country’s Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism.”Douglas said he was so lucky to have the opportunity to enjoy the splendid Chinese local opera,” Yan said. “He had a meeting to attend on the night of the show, but he enjoyed the Wuju show so much that he left reluctantly at the last minute before the meeting started.”The troupe was not the first Chinese art group to perform in the island country.According to China’s Ministry of Culture, art exchanges have been carried out since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1974, and in the past, China’s acrobatics was commonly seen in Trinidad and Tobago.In January 2005, China signed a cultural agreement with Trinidad and Tobago to enhance artistic and cultural exchanges between the two countries.The two countries agreed to encourage and support direct contact and cooperation between governmental and non-governmental institutions, organizations and people in fields such as theater, music, dance and other artistic groups.Artistic and cultural exchanges will continue, the Ministry of Culture said.Yang Le, a 31-year-old folk singer from People’s Culture Center in Luohu district, Shenzhen, Guangdong province, went to Trinidad and Tobago with other Shenzhen folk musicians and dancers in May 2012.

Tobago, often perceived as the lesser of the two islands in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has so much to commend it to the discerning traveller

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Tobago, often perceived as the lesser of the two islands in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has so much to commend it to the discerning traveller

Trinidad and Tobago is home to carnival, steel drums, amazing beaches, and also the quiet town of Charlotteville, Tobago. Tobago is a short 20 minute flight from Port of Spain. Another hour and fifteen minute drive and you are on the other side of the island- away from it all.Charlotteville, Tobago is a small fishing village on the North end of Tobago. The main drag is only a few hundred yards long and only home to a few bars, restaurants, small fish market, and an ice cream shack. You will likely only see a handful of tourist throughout the duration of your stay. The town is small and wonderful in every way but more about that in my guide to Charlotteville (on the way soon).

“What other people think and say about you is none of your business. The most destructive thing you would ever do is to believe someone else’s opinion of you. You have to stop letting other people’s opinions control you.”You can have love for someone but still choose to carry on your journey without them. When your morals, values, vision and interests no longer align, sometimes it’s best to move your separate ways without being hostile or disrespectful.”Instead of wishing you were someone else, be proud of who you are. You never know who has been looking at you wishing they were you.”

“Another person’s success doesn’t take away from yours.It’s normal to be envious, indifferent, or even to really dislike that others are doing fine. However, sometimes you might find it hard to feel happy about other’s happiness and this could mean there’s an underlying issue. Most of the time, depression is the usual culprit.Do not get caught up in the how’s, when’s, and whys of God; get caught up in trusting Him.Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.1 Peter 5:7