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Amy Li Baksh

Amy Li Baksh

Amy Li Baksh is a writer, artist and activist based in Trinidad and Tobago.

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How the Cultures of Trinidad Transformed an Islamic Festival

How the Cultures of Trinidad Transformed an Islamic Festival

The Shiite Islamic ritual of Muharram came to Trinidad with Indian indentured workers in the 19th century, attracting the participation of the island’s African population and becoming truly creolized, transforming into Hosay. Its story of suppression and survival is a vital record of Trinidadian culture.

Amy Li Baksh