MAIN CITIES
Port of Spain is the Capital city, San Fernando is the industrial
Capital located in South Trinidad. Scarborough is the capital
of Tobago and Claxton Bay is the home of Blue Star Trinidad.
Claxton Bay is 50 minutes drive from the airport.
($US75.00 dollars two way - to and from the airport)
CLIMATE
Trinidad and Tobago expericences two seasons:
The dry season( January- June)
The wet season( June- December)
Temperatures range between 25 degrees Celcius - 33 degrees
Celcius
LANGUAGE
English is the official language. A dialect is a variation
of
the English language spoken from time to time.
SYMBOLISM
The public symbols of the nation tend to evoke the themes of multi-culturalism, unity in diversity, and tolerance. The national motto is
"Together we aspire, together we achieve."
The national anthem features the line
"Here every creed and race find an equal place," which is sung twice for emphasis. Some public holidays and celebrations emphasize group contributions to the nation, including Independence Day (31 August), Emancipation Day (1 August; commemorating the ending of slavery), and Indian Arrival Day (30 May).
RELIGIONS
Christianity, Hinduism, Muslims, are the predominant religions
practised in Trinidad with churches, temples and mosques found
in all parts of the two Islands.
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Trinidadians often refer to citizens of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as "Trinidadians" or "Trinis," or occasionally in an effort to be inclusive, as "Trinbagonians."
LOCATION
Trinidad and Tobago nestles close to South America. 21 miles
(33Km) separates Trinidad from its twin island, Tobago. The
two islands are spanned daily by plane and ferry. Trinidad
comprises of 1,864 Sq. miles and Tobago 116 sq. miles.
The population of Trinidad and Tobago is approximately 1.3
million (including 45,000 in Tobago).
HISTORY / DIVERSITY
Trinidad was named by Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the New World.
On the morning of 31 July 1498, he saw what appeared to him as a trinity of hills along the southeastern coast. The island was called Iere, meaning "the land of the hummingbird," by its native Amerindian inhabitants. Tobago's name probably derived from tabaco (tobacco in Spanish).
After African slavery was abolished in 1833, East Indian indentured labourers
were brought to Trinidad, predominantly from India and modern
Trinidad today is thus influenced by the African/ Indian cultures
and experiences and to a smaller extent from the Chinese,
Lebanonese and European and Amerindian cultures to create
a unique blend of a rainbow people and culture.
At its closest point, Trinidad is some seven miles from the coast of Venezuela on the South American mainland. Trinidad is diverse geographically. It has three mountain ranges, roughly parallel to each other, running east to west in the north, central, and south parts of the island. The mountainous north coast is heavily wooded.
The East–West corridor is an urban–industrial conurbation from Port of Spain, the capital. San Fernando in the south is Trinidad's second city. The Point Lisas industrial park is nearby. Scarborough is the capital of Tobago.
CURRENCY
US $1.00 = TT $ 6.00 (approx.)
CAN $1.00 = TT $ 6.00 (approx.)
Euros $1.00= TT $ 8.00 ( approx.)
Pounds $1.00 = TT $ 10.00 (approx.)
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BLUE STAR TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO is located at Claxton Bay.
It houses a Retreat Centre for spiritual development, a Healing and Wellness Centre,
a Learning Centre, a Biodynamic Garden and the Main Administrative
Offices.
(For more information, please click here)
ACCOMMODATION
The dorms are seperated for male and female (three meals daily).
Please inform us of your visit at least one month in advance.
Please note that
short notice will not be accpeted.
Also all new visitors will have to be interviewed before visiting the Ashram.
MEALS
Balanced vegetarian meals are served daily.
CANTEEN
Bottled water (recommended for drinking) is available at
the canteen together with healthy snacks and other drinks.
DRESS CODE (click here to read more)
One is also expected to dress modestly (No sleeveless, shorts or tight clothes. Loose clothing only) to suit the spiritual environment.
Short clothing above knee will NOT be accepted.
ACTIVITIES
Activites at the Centre include Yoga, Meditation, Lectures/Discussions,
Counselling, Reiki, Tai Chi, Reflexology, Biodynamic Gardening
, etc.
For Further Information call, email or phone us:
Blue Star Trinidad and Tobago
#39 Bandoo Street,
Union Village,
Claxton Bay
Trinidad & Tobago
Tel. #:1-868-659-0440
E-mail: BlueStar@blue-star.org
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