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38-639: Petit Valley extends from the Four Roads area all the way through the hills of the Northern Range crossing over into Maraval . The Maple Leaf (Canadian) International School is located in Petit Valley. Petit Valley is the birthplace of West Indian cricketer Learie Nicholas Constantine. " Patna " reflects the settlement of Indo-Trinidadian indentured labourers , while " Congo " and " Sierra Leone " refer to free African indentured labourers. Places to visit include

76-645: A Life Peer and member of the British House of Lords . On February 5, 2015, an El Pecos restaurant in Maraval exploded around 10:45 a.m. The explosion left 13 people severely injured and at least four were in critical condition. The explosion also destroyed the Burger King next to it, and caused millions of dollars in damages 10°42′N 61°31′W  /  10.700°N 61.517°W  / 10.700; -61.517 Parang Music television Parang

114-616: A national parang competition. Today, parang is especially vibrant in Trinidad and Tobago communities such as Paramin , Lopinot , and Arima . Traditional parang music includes a variety of song types: Since the 1950s, parang has become more popularised. In the 1980s it evolved into "soca parang", a fusion of soca and parang with lyrics in English . While still festive in nature, the lyrics often refer to North American cultural elements such as Santa Claus . Parang has also been fused with chutney ,

152-627: A number of out-reach programs targeting the youths of the area. They too have played and placed on a number of occasions in the National Pan Competition, Panorama Paramin Village For a complete "Trini" Christmas a must is to visit Paramin Village to participate in its annual Parang events. This once a year annual event draws visitors from around Trinidad if not the world. Parang is a popular folk music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, it

190-585: A school. The school is located above the auditorium. The school is to have 'state of the art audio visual facilities. Some of the activities which have been held at the auditorium are as follows: - Catholic Religious Education Development Institute's (CREDI')s first graduation ceremony on September 12, 2011. The graduands consisted of students in the Post graduate programme "Masters in Educational Leadership course with UD" (University of Dayton Ohio) and "five of

228-406: Is a popular folk music originating from Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago that was brought to Trinidad and Tobago by Venezuelan migrants who were primarily of Amerindian , Spanish , Mestizo , Pardo , and African heritage, something which is strongly reflected in the music itself. The word is derived from two Spanish words: parranda , meaning "a spree”, and parar meaning "to stop". In

266-555: Is home to Trinity College secondary school and St. Andrew's Golf Course and Club in Moka, which is considered to be one of the finest golf courses in the Caribbean; it was established in 1891, making it one of the oldest in the world. Maraval arguably provides the best route of access from the capital to the North Coast. Along with Santa Cruz, Maraval is located close to the best beaches on

304-708: Is largely performed around Christmastime, when singers and instrumentalists (collectively known as the parranderos ) travel from house to house in the community, often joined by friends, neighbours, and family, using whatever instruments are at hand. Popular parang instruments include the Venezuelan cuatro (a small, four-string guitar) and maracas (locally known as chac-chacs ). Other instruments often used are violin , guitar , claves (locally known as toc-toc ), box bass (an indigenous instrument), tambourine , mandolin , bandol , caja (a percussive box instrument), and marimbola (an Afro-Venezuelan instrument). In exchange for

342-666: Is one of cultural icons in the Diego Martin area. It is one of the Medium Steel Orchestras that has consistently participated in the National Pan Competition, Panorama. Panorama is one of the pinnacle events of Trinidad Carnival Season. Merrytones Steel Orchestra A small size steel orchestra located in Green Hill Village, Diego Martin, is another cultural icon located in the Diego Martin Area. They participate in

380-535: Is one of the northern suburbs of Trinidad's capital, Port of Spain , a valley in northern Trinidad in Trinidad and Tobago . It is situated at the bottom of the hills of Paramin and located east of the Diego Martin valley to which it is connected directly by Morne Coco Road, and west of Santa Cruz valley, to which it is connected by Saddle Road. Maraval is considered one of the major high-income residential areas in

418-525: Is quite large and includes a Parish Hall and other buildings which will be covered in this section. There is a Presbytery which is attached to the Parish Office which is located at the front of the compound. The buildings on the compound appears to be quite old. Over the years there have been modifications to the Presbytery/ Office which have allowed the Parish Office to continue to meet the needs of

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456-662: Is transformed into the "Body and Blood of Jesus Christ" during the Holy Mass. ~ Presbytery In close proximity to the St. Dominic's Pastoral Centre is the Finbar Ryan Geriatric Home. This Home for the aged is managed by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Trinidad and Tobago. The Shri Ram Dhaam SWAHA Mandir was built in 1998 and has a 15-foot animated murti of the Hindu deity Hanuman ,

494-705: The Order of the Preachers. St. John, the Evangelist which is located in Diego Martin and is accessed from the Diego Martin Main Road is administered separately to the other churches. Over the years the site of the Order of Preachers in Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago has been developed/redeveloped to house the following: ~ St. Catherine of Siena Adoration Chapel ~ Roman Catholic Church – St. Finbar's R.C. ~ Auditorium and

532-680: The 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics in the one hundred (100) metres and the four x one hundred metres (4 × 100 m) relay. Ms. Enid Browne was born in Diego Martin, attended Providence Girls in Belmont and in 1963 represented Trinidad in England at the Netball World Championships. "Her stellar performances on the courts led her to be named T&T captain ahead of the second World Championships in 1967 in Australia. Her exploits Down Under were heralded by

570-463: The Australian Press, when T&T finished fourth in the eight-team tournament". Mr. Chris Braithwaite was born in Maraval, Diego Martin in 1948, represented Trinidad and Tobago at international athletics meets. His first appearance was "at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games. He later competed at that event in 1982. His other major competitions were the 1975 and 1984 Pan-American Games,

608-507: The Catholic church meet on the compound and offer services to the parishioners and the public, such as the Kids Klub, Gentle Doves and Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA). A Seventh Day Adventist Church is also located in this area. There are at least two Catholic schools located in the area of Maraval. These are La Seiva Catholic Primary School and Maraval R.C. School. Both primary schools serve

646-520: The Saddle Road, Maraval, within one hundred yards of each other. These are: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church which falls under the title R.C. Archdiocese of Port of Spain - Parish of Maraval. Within the Catholic Church there are beautiful stained glass windows, one of which acts as a remembrance to a Roman Catholic priest, a Fr. "Alvarez", who died close to one hundred years ago. The property

684-656: The cemeteries are as follows: ~ Diego Martin Catholic Cemetery, Cemetery Street. This cemetery is also referred to as "St. John's the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery" and is located on Cemetery Street, Diego Martin. According to the St. John's website, "St. John's R. C. Cemetery has been in existence as far back as 1880. Records show a Ms Mary Fuller was buried in October of that year". ~ St. Michael's Anglican Churchyard Cemetery River Estate Museum Is located at

722-545: The children of the area. The Maraval R.C. School is located in the compound of the Roman Catholic Presbytery and Parish Office, however it is located on level of the church, (Our Lady of Lourdes). Within the compound of the Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church is a cemetery which is quite old. The cemetery is located above the church and the school and appears to stretch to the sky. The cemetery has been built to cater to

760-438: The companies to operate in certain zones under The In Aid of Industry Act. There is at least one Mall which is located in Diego Martin, Starlite Plaza. This mall was established as far back as the 1980s and was one of the earliest ones to have branches of at least three banks, Republic Bank Limited, Scotia and RBTT, as well as a supermarket, a gym, pharmacy and other stores. The location of the mall made it an easy drop in place on

798-533: The country, and, in combination with the Westmoorings , Goodwood Park and Glencoe area, is home to much of the island's elite, including a number of diplomats. Some of the highest-income enclaves within Maraval are Champs Elysees, Fairways, Andalucia, Haleland Park, La Seiva and Moka, with many properties in these neighbourhoods priced in excess of US$ 2.5 million. Maraval is sometimes referred to as " Diego Martin East". It

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836-445: The entertainment, parranderos are traditionally given food and drink: pasteles, pastelle , sorrel , rum and Ponche Crema (a form of alcoholic eggnog ). While traditional house-to-house caroling tradition is still practised by some small groups and larger organized groups, modern parang music has also developed a season of staged performances called parang fiestas , held from October through to January each year, culminating in

874-672: The first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere . This home was founded by the Corpus Christi Carmelites who came to Diego Martin in 1945. "In 1946 the Mother Foundress opened the Christ Child Convalescent Home to take care of the poor children both in the community and outside of the community who were convalescing from illness. This was the first Children's Home in the country". "Corpus Christi College

912-533: The historical Waterwheel and the Blue Basin waterfalls, especially the magnificent Blue Basin waterfall. The town area is administered by the Diego Martin Borough Corporation and is the birth home of Empress Shebah 'Ra III and the home town of Miss Universe 1998, Wendy Fitzwilliam . The climate of Diego Martin is tropical, specifically tropical monsoon , and temperature varies little between

950-651: The inaugural 1983 World Athletics Championships, and the 1978 and 1982 Commonwealth Games. Brathwaite attended several schools in the United States, starting at Eastern New Mexico in 1972, moving to Spokane Community College in 1973, and then do most of his studies at the University of Oregon (1974-77), from which he graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in sociology." Mr. Braithwaite died in 1984. 10°43′N 61°34′W  /  10.717°N 61.567°W  / 10.717; -61.567 Maraval Maraval

988-434: The island, allowing its residents quick access to both leisure activities, as well as downtown business and entertainment. Maraval is also the home to many restaurants, shops, late-night cafes, and nightclubs. Maraval has branches of the major locally operating banks, including Republic Bank and Scotiabank and well as RBTT, so residents do not have to go downtown to conduct business. There are church buildings located along

1026-543: The needs of the parish from then to now as there are more than five hundred plots on the site. Grave markers from the past have been retained and allow for a glimpse into the history of Trinidad and Tobago. As with many urban and suburban areas in Trinidad, Maraval is prone to flash floods during the rainy season. During this period, houses built along the main roads or close rivers and streams are in danger of being flooded. The West Indian cricketer Learie Constantine included 'Maraval' in his full title when, in 1969, he became

1064-461: The northern end of the Diego Martin Valley. It is a remnant of an old coca estate. The site can either be accessed via St. Lucien Road or through Greenhill Village via the Diego Martin Main Road. This Museum holds the documented evidence of the agricultural history of the area. Two relics of the sugar plantation, Cast Iron Kettles are still located on the site. Water Wheel The old wheel,

1102-450: The past, it was traditional for parang serenaders to pay nocturnal visits to the homes of family and friends, where part of the fun was waking the inhabitants of the household from their beds. Today, parang is especially vibrant in Trinidad and Tobago communities such as Paramin , Lopinot , and Arima . A new form of parang, soca parang, has emerged. Soca parang is a combination of soca and parang. In Trinidad, traditional parang music

1140-508: The public. Air conditioning units have been added and several of the open areas have been "closed off" to facilitate the preservation of the building and its contents. Located in the Parish Hall are a Soup Kitchen which is managed by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Maraval Conference and which offers meals to the public. Also offered to the public are gently used items of clothing for persons of all ages and sizes. Other groups belonging to

1178-760: The seven persons who completed the 2010 Social Justice online course with the UD, in partnership with CREDI – The Catholic Institute, and CCSJ"... - The launch by CREDI of its East Port of Spain Project on April 11, 2015 at its 2015 CREDI-table conversations on Equity in Education in Trinidad and Tobago. - Wedding Receptions - Plays and other events - Meetings for various purposes such as to accommodate "break out" sessions at conferences ~ Parish Office ~ St. Martin de Porres Outreach Centre ~ Book Store and Aquinas Altar Wines – Aquinas Altar Wines sells unconsecrated host and wine which

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1216-509: The way home for the pick up of groceries or to deal with one's personal affairs. In 2013, Rev. Matthew Martinez O.P. was ordained a deacon in Ireland. In July or August 2014, Rev. Matthew Martinez O.P. was ordained a priest at St. Finbar's R.C. Church on the "feast of Blessed Jane of Aza, mother of St Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order". "Fr Joseph Harris CSSp, Archbishop of Port-of-Spain,

1254-538: The wet and dry seasons. Diego Martin town holds the lowest temperature in the region of Diego Martin being 9 °C (48 °F). Also holding the highest for the Diego Martin Region at 98 °F (36 °C). The home of the Order of Preachers in Trinidad and Tobago is located in Diego Martin at the St. Dominic's Pastoral Centre. In 1972 according to the details on the front wall of the House in Diego Martin, there

1292-631: Was a handing over to Trinidad and Tobago of the property. Over the years priests from the community in Ireland have visited and ministered in Trinidad and Tobago, joining with locals who have been ordained into the priesthood. In 2016, the local (Trinidad and Tobago's) Order of Preachers joined with their colleagues around the world in celebrating the Jubilee 800 – 1216-2016 There are several Roman Catholic Churches which are located in Diego Martin some of which are: St. Finbar's, St. Anthony's, Crystal Stream, (St. Augustine) are all administered/managed by priests of

1330-468: Was brought to Trinidad by Venezuelan migrants who were primarily of Amerindian, Spanish, and African heritage, something which is strongly reflected in the music itself. The Diamond Vale Industrial Park, currently under management by E-Teck parks has spaces for approximately 30 tenants. This industrial park is one of the older parks having been established as far back as the 1980s, with one of its reasons being to take advantage of tax incentives which allowed

1368-405: Was founded on September 8, 1959 by Corpus Christi Carmelites at the request of then Diego Martin parish priest, Fr Cyril Ward, CSSp. The first intake of students totaled 36, including Sr Petronilla, then known as Gloris Joseph". According to "BURIAL GROUNDS, CEMETERIES & CREMATION SITES (TRINIDAD) Arranged by Ward/District" there are two cemeteries which are located in Diego Martin. The names of

1406-512: Was once vital to the Diego Martin community and the sugarcane and cocoa plantations that once existed there, is now defunct and serves only as a memory of what once was. The Diego Martin area was once a booming and fertile agricultural region, but over the years, the number of farmers have decreased rapidly as the number of residents increased. Valley Harps Steel Orchestra Located on the Morne Coco Road, Petit Valley. Valley Harp Steel Orchestra

1444-587: Was the ordaining bishop. He was assisted by Robert Rivas OP, Archbishop of St Lucia and a former member of the Irish Dominicans, as well as Bishop Jason Gordon of Barbados, and Bishop Malcolm Gault, bishop emeritus of Barbados". Pundit Maniedeo Persad who is the pundit at the SWAHA Shri Ram Dhaam Mandir and was the high commissioner to India lives in Diego Martin. Ms. Fana Ashby who was born in Petit Valley has represented Trinidad and Tobago at

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