Tabaquite parang festival silenced by pandemic
Sunday 20 December 2020
Manager of the parang group La Familia de Musica, Estulio Fraser, right, and his sister, left, at their home in Tabaquite. - Lincoln Holder
Home to Knolly’s Tunnel in Central Trinidad, the once active community of Tabaquite lies dormant with Christmas just five days away.
In years gone by the infectious sound of parang, street vending, concerts, children treats and other fun activities kicked off weeks in advance of the big day in the rural district.
Sunday Newsday visited Tabaquite on Friday and many of the residents complained of financial difficulties brought on by the covid19 pandemic and not being able to go all out as they usually did.
Waddell’s work can be seen at Gerald Peters Gallery, gpgallery.com, through Jan. 30, 2021.
The paintings reflect the influence of both of Waddell’s professions: University of Montana art professor and rancher. Born in Billings, Montana, and raised in nearby Laurel, Waddell won a scholarship to the Brooklyn Museum Art School in New York. He earned his MFA in painting and sculpture at Detroit’s Wayne State University.
Waddell’s career soared when he was invited to exhibit his work in the prestigious Corcoran Biennial 38th Survey of American Art in 1983. In 2004, the Bush White House honored him for his collection of paintings in various U.S. embassies. His work is currently on display in Nairobi, Kenya, and in Beijing, China.
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