The First Heritage Committee
Dr. J. D ElderIn order to bring his concept to life, Mr. Beard enlisted the assistance of renowned cultural anthropologist and musicologist, Dr. J. D Elder who was, at that time, the Secretary for Culture in the Tobago House of Assembly.
Dr. Elder's role in the Festival was to ensure that the quality and accuracy of the content of materials developed for the Festival, were authentic and were of a high standard.
Apart from Mr. George Stanley Beard and Dr. Elder, the other members of the first heritage committee were:
Dr. Elder's role in the Festival was to ensure that the quality and accuracy of the content of materials developed for the Festival, were authentic and were of a high standard.
Apart from Mr. George Stanley Beard and Dr. Elder, the other members of the first heritage committee were:
- Ms. Lynette Wiltshire,
- Ms. Josanne Leonard,
- Mr. Bindley Benjamin,
- Mr. Fitzroy Wright (deceased)
- Joan Applewhite