Thursday, 10 March 2011

Spanish influence in Trinidad

The Spanish first came to Trinidad in 1498. In fact, it was Christopher Colombus who was sent by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to look for a new route. He landed here that year with three ships- Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. The following are some of the influences found in Trinidad that still remain today.
  1. Places- San Juan, El Dorado, Santa Cruz, Cantaro, San Fernando, Huevos, Monos, Santa Flora, Manzanilla, Toco, Sangre Grande, Sangre Chiquito, Maracas.
  2. Names- Maria, Ana, Juan, Pablo, Carlos, Pedro.
  3. Surnames-Hernandez, De Leon, Lezama, Rosales, Noriega.
  4. Religion- Roman Catholicism
  5. Food- Pastelle ( hallaca/tamal), arepa, empanada.
  6. Music - Parang ( aguinaldo, nacimiento, asunción), maracas.
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