We bring you a colorful and vibrant celebration that captures devotion, tradition, and storytelling — Ramleela.
Across the nation, communities have come together to enact the epic tale of Lord Rama, blending drama, music, and dance in a spectacular display of culture and faith.
Our cameras were there as locals and visitors alike experienced the sights, sounds, and spirit of this age-old festival.
00:00In communities across Trinidad and Tobago, the vibrant colors, powerful performances and deep cultural traditions of Ramleela have once again come alive.
00:11The annual event, rooted in devotion and storytelling, draws crowds of all ages to celebrate faith, culture and unity.
00:21The community of Felicity shoots into the annual spotlight as the heart of Ramleela celebrations.
00:27Ramleela, a dramatic enactment of the life of Lord Rama.
00:32It's more than just a theater.
00:35It's a centuries-old tradition that blends performance, spirituality and community spirit.
00:40Across the nation, from small village grounds to large cultural stages, thousands have gathered to witness this annual spectacle.
00:48The performances feature elaborate costumes, traditional music and choreographed scenes that depict the triumph of good over evil, a message that resonates deeply with devotees and spectators alike.
01:02Actors re-enact the legendary war between good and evil, and celebrations climax in the Dushera night festivities, where the giant grotesque effigies of the evil, such as the demon King Ravana, are burnt, typically with fireworks.
01:19Rama is the seventh avatar, of the Hindu deity Vishnu, and the central figure of the Ramayan, a Sanskrit epic that integrates performance arts with stories driven by ethical values.
01:33In TNT, Ramleela is not only a cultural tradition, but a community effort.
01:39People come together to prepare the sets, costumes and scripts.
01:43It's all about preserving the heritage and passing it to the next generation.
01:47This beautiful experience, the energy, the devotion, the story, it connects the East Indian diaspora to its roots.
01:56Ramleela performances typically run for several days, culminating in the dramatic enactment of Rama's victory over Ravana.
02:04The event closes with a vibrant celebration, sometimes fireworks and community feasts, a reminder of faith, unity and cultural pride.
02:13From the stage to the street, Ramleela continues to inspire devotion and bring communities together,
02:20proving that traditions remain as vibrant today as they were centuries ago.
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