The way we live has long been admired by other peoples – our mix of speech, music, dance, art, cuisine and customs, forming a rich melting pot that others find unique and infectious. As a champion of culture, First Citizens serves as both guardian and promoter of our home-grown heritage.
Serving as one of its Corporate Social Responsibility pillars, culture is prioritized and preserved by the Group through highlighting both emerging and established Caribbean talents and traditions, and supporting several beneficiaries across a range of spheres. These include:
Theatre – Celebrated playwrights and iconic characters whose love for the stage honour and represent the beauty and vitality of Caribbean life, have long been saluted. Investments like the Derek Walcott Theatre Festival in St Lucia and children’s theatre camps in Trinidad, secure a promising future for theatrical performances.
Dance – From the graceful glide of the Castillian to the energetic steps of the Tobago Jig, our history has been choreographed in every move. Throughout the years, the work of scores of dance academies has been made possible with the Group’s support, including the publication of the Coco Book of Dance which captures the legacy of the Contemporary Choreographers’ Collective (COCO).
