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Big Tadjah Night: Witnessing Hosay in St. James, Trinidad
St. James, Trinidad | 17th July 2024 Big Tadjah Night, one of the key events of the Hosay Commemoration. I've been coming to St. James to witness Hosay since I was very young — flag night, Big Hosay Night, and the procession on the final day as the tadjahs are carried to the sea. In recent years, I've been lucky enough to be invited by a friend whose family takes part in the commemoration — building their tadjah, praying, and fasting in the lead-up to Hosay. I usually visit t

Ariann Mieka
2 days ago1 min read
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