“Just as light overcomes darkness, Ramleela shines a light on truths that matter to us all.”
On Friday October 3, 2025, Their Excellencies Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Kerwyn Garcia S.C., First Gentleman hosted a historic staging of Ramleela at The President’s House, in keeping with Her Excellency’s commitment to making the space one for cultural, educational and artistic expression, particularly for the nation’s youth.
Students and teachers of the El Dorado North Hindu Primary School and the Tunapuna Hindu Primary School re-enacted scenes from the Ramayan and delivered lively cultural performances. The 30-foot effigy of Ravan, constructed by members of the Swaha Hindu College, went up in flames on the lawn on the eastern side of The President’s House, to the awe of spectators.
The historic occasion was witnessed by members of the Diplomatic Corps, the Executive of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, members of the Board of the National Council of Indian Culture and students from six schools in the vicinity of The President’s House.
The Office of the President wishes to extend its deepest gratitude to all schools, organizations and individuals whose efforts worked to make this historic event a reality.
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