Celebrate Tobago's past at Heritage event

Tobago offers a view into its past at this year's Heritage Festival, running from July 9-31.

This annual event brings the area into a show of colour, top food and music as islanders relive their history.

Culture in Tobago has been shaped by the many people living on the island and the festival is hoped to be a celebration of this crossed culture, including goat races and an 'Ole Time' carnival.

Each village celebrates the event and offers song, drama, traditions and music, with many activities occurring at night.

Food influenced by the British, Africans and French can be sampled in some areas, whilst at others different dances are put on display.

All members of the family are welcome at the event, which also allows young children to show off their talents at the junior heritage section.