The Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society Of British Columbia requests the pleasure of your company at its celebration of the 49th Anniversary of the Independence of Trinidad & Tobago!

Did you know: Trinidad & Tobago became a Republic on August 1st, 1976. The event is celebrated as a public holiday on September 24th because this is the date when the first Parliament met under the new Republican Constitution. This year's Independence/Republic Day event will be held on the 35th Anniversary of that first meeting of Parliament. Join us for a fantastic Dinner, Dance & Cultural Show to celebrate.

This once-a-year event will be memorable. We are delighted to honour our special guest and keynote speaker Mr. Selwyn Jacob, award-winning Trinidadian-Canadian filmmaker and Producer with the National Film Board of Canada. Mr. Jacob is renowned for his creative and thought-provoking films including the recent Mighty Jerome, a feature-length documentary on legendary Vancouver sprinter and person of colour Harry Jerome.

Also being honoured are local Caribbean radio pioneer George "Reggae" Barrett and longtime TTCS of BC members Krishna Ramjagsingh and Salil (Sal) Mohammed.

Top the night off with dancing to the hot sounds of the one and only DJ Carl Sound Vibes. This year's celebration is an event not to be missed!

2011 Event Details

Date	Saturday September 24th, 2011
Time	Doors 6:30 PM Dinner 7:30 PM
Location	Executive Hotel & Conference Centre 4201 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby BC
Programme	Keynote Speaker: Mr. Selwyn Jacob Filmmaker / Producer, National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Bio Also honouring these members of the local Caribbean community: George "Reggae" Barrett Krishna Ramjagsingh Salil (Sal) Mohammed Entertainment D.J. Carl Sound Vibes Kenrick Headley, Steel Pan Tamasha traditional and contemporary dance group Racelle Graham: Indian Dance Paul Choisil on the saxophone
Menu	Independence Celebration Menu: click here for full menu Includes: Fire Roasted Jamaican Spiced Chicken Curry Lamb Baked Eggplant Tobago
Cost	Members $55 Non-Members $60 Tickets available at these Caribbean outlets, or call the following TTCS of BC members for tickets and details: Carl Beach 604-591-2921 Ron Rogers 604-437-1165 BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW