T&T’s national flag was proudly featured in Homenaje a Latinoamérica, a vibrant tribute to Latin America presented by the Chilean Folkloric Dance Company—Antumapu—at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s, on September 30. The University of Chile arts group, led by artistic director Oscar Ramírez, took centre stage as the highlight of the Chilean Embassy’s National Day celebrations. The performance offered audiences a captivating journey through Chile’s rich traditions, moving from the North with Sicuras y Parinas, to Easter Island’s Opa Opa—Sau Sau, through the central regions with Huasos y Gañanes, Arauco’s Rucatún, Chiloé’s Rin y Sirilla, and culminating in Integración, a piece symbolising unity.
Chilean Ambassador Hernán Núñez Montenegro reflected on the longstanding ties between the two nations, noting that diplomatic relations were first established 61 years ago. “The bilateral relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and Chile is currently at its best level,” he said. “This has been a long and successful journey. We must now move forward to the next stage, which will require commitment and proactivity to achieve our common goals.” The ambassador highlighted recent milestones in economic cooperation. In April, T&T and Chile signed a Partial Scope Trade Agreement, creating new avenues for trade.
