Trinidad and Tobago Redefines Its Coat of Arms: From Colonial Legacy to Cultural Pride
In a defining moment of cultural reclamation, Trinidad and Tobago is rewriting its story by redesigning its national Coat of Arms. This bold initiative, steeped in symbolism, replaces the imagery of Christopher Columbus’s three ships—the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María—with the steelpan, a national treasure and a global symbol of innovation, resilience, and cultural pride. […]