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Season of Anansi National Folklore Festival 2025

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A Tribute to
Legacy Storytellers

Paying Homage to Paul Keens Douglas, Auntie Thea & the Next Generation of Trinbago Storytelling

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This Tribute aligns with this year’s Festival theme, which explores the many layers of global Diasporic storytelling—from honouring local legends to investigating the rise of Afro-Futurism worldwide.

 

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June 5th 2025 -A Tribute To Legacy  Storytellers
Little Carib Theater

Honoring legendary storytellers Paul Keens-Douglas and Auntie Thea, as well as contemporary comedic influencers Ro'Dey, Gervail Lemo, Certified Sampson, Kyle Boss One, and Lexo (of Santana fame). This gala event will feature boutique performances and heartfelt tributes. 

June 5th 2025  - After Party & Festival Closing
Big Black Box

An After-Party celebrating storytelling's enduring influence.

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Paul Keens-Douglas
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Auntie Thea
The Mystic Storyteller
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"In 2025, we aim to deepen our community engagement and simultaneously launch initiatives to internationalize T&T’s folklore and storytelling—bringing it to prestigious global platforms and fostering meaningful dialogue on the significance of storytelling and Afro-Futurism for the global African family and the world."

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