00:05good evening ladies and gentlemen I'm Nicole M Romany and welcome aboard your favorite airline
00:11as we leave for the wider region get your passports ready tonight we leave Trinidad
00:16and Tobago for a journey across the Caribbean one island one story one people at a time your
00:24destination this evening Isla de Providencia or Providence Island or old Providence now most
00:35Caribbean people can point to Jamaica Barbados or Trinidad and Tobago on a map but fewer may know
00:42about Providence Island a small Caribbean territory located off the coast of Central America and
00:49administered by Columbia together with San Andres and Santa Catalina it forms an archipelago rich in
00:57Caribbean history language and tradition this month the islands are preparing for one of their most
01:04anticipated celebrations a festival that brings together music food a community and the distinctive
01:11culture of the rise of people Karen Livingston hooker director of ACA production yes production field
01:19producer and television host tells why the region the event is also an opportunity to strengthen
01:26regional ties and invite visitors from across the Caribbean to discover destination many have yet to
01:33experience absolutely we would love to see more Caribbean islands joining the old Providence and
01:41Catlina festival because let me tell you something usually in the Caribbean they call it carnival but here in
01:48our islands is a festival and this year we're gonna have 50 year celebrations and just imagine the blast and
01:56all the
01:57beautiful things that we're gonna experience Livingston hooker says the festival transforms the island into a hub of
02:06activity creating opportunities for local businesses while showcasing traditions creativity the spirit that defines
02:14island life she notes that while visitors may arrive for the celebrations they often leave with a deeper
02:21appreciation for the people and stories that make old Providence unique this is a time also when old Providence and
02:30Santa Catalina Island shines and everyone is invited to be part of this magic come for the festival stay for
02:38the
02:39islands and live with unforgettable moments I send a big big and a huge hug to all our people in
02:46Trinidad and Tobago and hope one of these days I can reach to you all
02:51as well and enjoy your beautiful culture as well and for those considering a visit Hooker says Providence offers
02:59something increasingly rare an authentic Caribbean experience from its turquoise waters and breathtaking landscapes to its warm
03:09hospitality and strong sense of identity she believes the island leaves an impression that stays with visitors long after they
03:18return home
03:19plus you get to celebrate in one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean and once you come you
03:26will want to
03:27come back every year and let me tell you something we have a very very special title as a sea
03:34flower biosphere reserve so just imagine
03:37visiting this nature and connecting with the people and all the culture and vibe old Providence is a remote Caribbean
03:46island situated
03:48720 kilometers off the Colombian mainland known for its stunning sea of seven colors and slow paced
03:56English Creole culture it is renowned for world-class diving empty white sand beaches and a highly protected
04:04non-commercialized environment
04:08as the sun sets on tonight's journey through Providence Island thank you for flying with us on wider region
04:14I am Nicole M Romani join us next Friday as we journey to another destination across the Caribbean
04:22uncovering the stories the people and culture and conversations shaping our region
04:29until then safe travels
04:32you
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