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The preservation of folk traditions and heritage is equally important as the restoration of materials, and protecting the environment.
It is an anchor point which society needs to stem the erosion of values held precious.
 
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The African and French traditions will be on display at Belle Garden for Heritage 2007
One of the Belle Garden House Owner’s daughters, who returned home, last year after completing her studies abroad, fell in love with one of the sons of the owner of the Richmond Great House.  This wedding will be the first to occur between the two Great Houses and as such, is considered a fine time for celebrations and festivities, as well as an opportunity for both families to get to know each other better.

The Great Wedding Festival will include

  • Viewing of artifactsat Richmond Great House
  • There will be a street procession afterward
  • Lunch will be at Belle Garden Community Center
  • Card games at Larchan Pan
  • A street parade from the bay to the Zion Hill Junction
  • Torch procession to Belle Garden Great House from bay Road

wedding attireBelle Garden is a community on Tobago's Windward side. It can boast of having the two most beautiful surviving plantation houses on the island

The village was named after Belle Bower, daughter of French planters, Rosamond and Jamie Bower.

Belle loved flowers, and her gardens became a must-see for folks on the island at that time.

Belle Garden has retained a French influence to this day, and it adds credibility to the Heritage Festival presentation of the Bele dance which will certainly be performed at the great wedding of Belle Garden.

 
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