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In a rare display of political unity, rivals from opposite sides of the aisle came together today—putting differences aside for the sake of culture and country. That moment unfolded at Skinner Park during the national School Panorama finals, where music became the common ground.

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00:00It's not often we see political opponents join hands or see eye to eye.
00:05But during the opening of the finals of the National School Panorama competition at Skinner Park today,
00:11the audience witnessed exactly that.
00:14A PNM mayor committing to work with a UNC minister.
00:17The man of the hour, I told him this morning,
00:21in November, Mr. Minister Paul B with the idea of moving Schools Panorama to Skinner Park.
00:32We both being Southerners, it just makes sense.
00:37Because Skinner Park is a new experience for everyone.
00:44As you know that we are in a brand new facility.
00:47And certainly, Minister, I vow to always work with you when it comes to the children of Trinidad and Tobago.
00:58Meanwhile, the education minister detailed why the PNM is an instrument to cherish.
01:05And this is part of the culture of Trinidad and the people.
01:12It brings us a light.
01:13It's the only instrument that invented in the country of Trinidad, right here in Trinidad and Tobago.
01:19And so, as our young people play with the president,
01:25it's a powerful reminder to gain that the culture is best in culture.
01:31And we must have to be in best in our community.
01:34This year's National School Panorama is historic.
01:38First time, the national final event is in South Trinidad.
01:45And this matters.
01:47It matters because talent is not content for anyone here again.
01:53He said the ministry is committed to expanding arts and education.
01:56As a ministry of education, we understand that music is not an extracurricular lesson.
02:04It's a powerful educational tool.
02:08Music strengthens your ability to put in everything.
02:13Your cognitive abilities.
02:15It improves literacy and numeracy.
02:18It builds discipline and teamwork.
02:21And so, whether it's in backyard or in classroom,
02:26students' education, they learn collaboration, they learn leadership and resilience.
02:31Minister Dr. Michael Dowlath called on students to play with passion and pride.
02:37And so they did.
02:39Here's a look at some of the performances taking place today.
02:42And of course, we will bring you the winner's row in a subsequent newscast.
02:46Or for Shita Wari, Rabnarain, TV6 News.
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