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The Need for Better Arts Funding in Trinidad and TobagoCEFR A1

21 Sept 2025

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Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Wayne Lee-Sing, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • Trinidad and Tobago has many talented artists.
  • But the country does not support them enough.
  • Many festivals and events need money to survive.
  • The Bocas Lit Fest is an important literary festival.
  • It has not received full funding recently.
  • Good funding helps writers and artists grow.

Difficult words

  • artist — A person who creates art.
    artists
  • festival — A special event for celebrations.
    festivals
  • funding — Money given for a purpose.
  • support — To help or assist someone.
  • important — Something that has great meaning.

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Discussion questions

  • Why is supporting artists important?
  • What could be done to help festivals survive?
  • How do you feel about the importance of art?

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