Overview
Discover the Living Heritage of Trinidad’s First Peoples: Kairi’s Echoes
Journey into the heart of Trinidad’s indigenous heritage and experience the living traditions of the island’s First Peoples. Known centuries ago as Kairi, meaning “Land of the Hummingbird,” Trinidad’s story begins with the indigenous communities whose traditions, knowledge and resilience continue to shape the nation’s cultural identity today.
The Kairi: First Peoples Heritage Experience offers visitors a rare opportunity to connect with the descendants of Trinidad’s original inhabitants through storytelling, cultural demonstrations, traditional crafts, music, food and community interaction.
Explore the history, beliefs and customs that have been preserved across generations while gaining a deeper understanding of the First Peoples’ enduring connection to the land, nature and community.
More than a tour, this is an authentic cultural encounter that honors one of the oldest living traditions in Trinidad & Tobago.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community in Arima.
- Learn about the history and legacy of Trinidad's indigenous peoples.
- Discover the traditional governance and spiritual beliefs of the First Peoples.
- Explore the story of Hyarima, one of Trinidad's most important indigenous leaders.
- Learn about the history and significance of the Santa Rosa Festival.
- Experience traditional music, dance and cultural performances.
- Observe demonstrations of indigenous crafts and traditional practices.
- View historical artifacts and cultural exhibits.
- Sample traditional foods and refreshments.
- The ways of preserving and maintaining traditions,
- Engage directly with community members and cultural practitioners.
- History of the Carib Queens
- Dress, Music, Food and Dance
