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UWI TODAY
– SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY, 2015
UWI FETE 2015
A Sort of
Homecoming
It was over 25 years ago that The UWI held its first all-
inclusive “UWI Fete,” established in 1991 to raise funds
for undergraduate scholarships. On January 18, 2015, the
university held a very special anniversary edition of the
pioneering event, dubbed “Welcome Home.” Each year
UWI Fete takes on themes from the different countries
of our Diaspora, but 2015 focused firmly on Trinidad
and Tobago, showcasing cultural characters like moko
jumbies, old time sailor mas’ and
La Diablesse.
This year’s UWI fete was doubly special because it
coincided with the 55
th
Anniversary of the St. Augustine
Campus, which was recognised through a special display
and commemorative items. But attendees at the renowned
Carnival party came primarily for the outstanding array
of cuisine, premium beverages and live performances
from Machel Montano HD, KI and 3 Veni, Raymond
Ramnarine and Dil-E-Nadan, Roy Cape All Stars, tassa
and pan.
Held on the verdant campus grounds, the fete brought
together staff, students, a host of dignitaries and lovers
of what has become over a quarter century, Trinidad and
Tobago’s premier all-inclusive Carnival fete.
