⛪ Holy Rosary Church Arima
Trinidad and Tobago
About This Sacred Site
Holy Rosary Church in Arima holds special significance as the church connected to the Santa Rosa First Peoples, the recognized indigenous Amerindian community of Trinidad. The annual Santa Rosa Festival in August blends Catholic worship with indigenous First Peoples traditions, including the smoking of a sacred pipe and traditional ceremonies. The church and its community represent the survival and revival of indigenous heritage in Trinidad and Tobago.
Key Facts
- •Connected to the Santa Rosa First Peoples, Trinidad's recognized indigenous community
- •The annual Santa Rosa Festival blends Catholic and indigenous traditions
- •The festival includes the smoking of a sacred pipe and traditional ceremonies
- •The First Peoples community traces descent from the original Carib and Arawak inhabitants
- •Arima has been a center of indigenous culture in Trinidad since pre-Columbian times
Location
Coordinates: 10.6369, -61.2828
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