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Whistling for the Wind

Round my way, the overhead wires display their prisoners - hanging entrails and skeletons of kites they have captured from the local boys' hand-made aerodynamic wonders.
Every part of the kite is the product of ingenious recycling; they need buy nothing except a reel of cotton thread from the local variety store (having plundered Mum's sewing basket).
The fronds of coconut trees provide the ribs which make up the frames of the kite and plastic carrier bags are used to cover the frames and make the tails. Though summer is not ideal kite flying weather (Christmas is). the local boys will 'whistle for the wind' (there's a 2 note melody which is meant to summon the wind) and rustle up a kite in the twinkling of an eye - that is if they aren't out and about scrumping mangoes or plums or down on the beach digging in the sand for sea cockroaches to use as bait at the end of a bamboo fishing rod.
Your kids will take home wonderful memories of carefree days filled with the excitement of new experiences.
The Annual Flying Colours Kite Festival takes place usually on Boxing Day, anyone can participate - Tel: 639 5428 KIDS STUFF

ROVANEL'S RESORT in Bon Accord has a small collection of local wildlife on its spacious grounds - feeding time is around 4 p.m and there is a Restaurant/Bar for drinks & snacks. Stop by at Reception to ask permission. Tel: 639 9666/0652

SCUBA ADVENTURE SAFARI Capt. Johnny Procope runs a special kids dive and snorkel programme during the summer. See the underwater world with this safety conscious outfit. Affordable fun daily or weekly. Tel: 660 7767/749 7337

FORT KING GEORGE MUSEUM open weekdays for excellent displays of historical and Amerindian artefacts; educationally rewarding and the best views/photos. Tel: 639 3970


ENVIRONMENT TOBAGO & BUCCOO REEF TRUST located behind Tambrin Radio in Upper Scarborough and Carnbee Junct respectively, Both voluntary organizations have activities for youngsters. Afterwards reef and rainforest tours will make a lot more sense. Tel: ET 660 7642 and BRT 635 2000/631 1623

DWIGHT YORKE STADIUM & LOCAL SPORTS GROUNDS see a football match at the Stadium or have a kick-about at any Village playing field island-wide. Call the Sports Division for local sports info.Tel: 639 3526/4673 or 660 7655.

HORSE RIDING contact Being with Horses at Buccoo Village Tel: 639 0953, Friendship Stables Tel: 660 8563.

ART CLASSES at Amadeus, Plymouth Rd. Mary's Hill, call Marianna 639 6735.

See www.whatsonintobago.com for latest news on events and leisure activities.


Kite flying in Trinidad & Tobago is a rite of passage and Tobago boys begin making kites from an early age. They are known locally as 'Mad Bulls' - due to the roaring sound they make in the air and the strength required to hold them. It's a boyhood passion in these Islands and some grow into manhood never losing the love of it. The lads from Bethel Village have won the 'Massive Kite' category for some past years and needed a truck to bring their 20-foot entry into the grounds.

FLYING COLOURS Kite Festival is the place to be; a must-see date for the perfect family day held on the playing fields next to the Mystery Tombstone. The show kicks off at 10 a.m. with the under 14's Junior Section. The rules require all contestants to hoist, display and retrieve their kites within the 5 minute time frame.There's an allocated area for free flying kites not registered in the competition, which is a lighthearted fun filled affair.

There's music, food and bars in a great all-day picnic-style setting - perhaps the best Christmas present you could give to your loved ones or to yourself. A good-humoured and capable Afro-American lady - Valerie Critten-Stewart, created the festival and it has grown into a great day out. Go Fly yuh Kite!

Val - Tel No: 868 - 639 5428