On January 28, H.E.Ambassador Ren Hongyan was hosted by Ms. Keiba Jacob Mottley, CEO of the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago(NCC) and President of the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago(ASTT) at the newly unveiled “Dingolay-A Carnival Exhibition”. Ambassador Ren appreciated Ms. Mottley’s sharing on the ongoing preparation for Carnival 2026, and exchanged views on future cooperation endeavors.

Ambassador Ren profoundly acknowledged the enduring history and legacy of the T&T Carnival, stressing its cultural significance, creativity, energy and ever-growing global impact. Underscoring the importance of mutual learning, Ambassador Ren highlighted the cooperative impetus in culture, arts, tourism and creative industries, with a view to add more substance to the comprehensive partnership between the two nations.

Ms. Mottley said Carnival was the most celebrated cultural event and premier tourism jewel offered by Trinidad and Tobago. Keeping the tradition alive and innovation vibrant, T&T Carnival has earned a broader reputation beyond the boundaries. Connecting through the power of art,  deepening collaboration could be attained through knowledge sharing, cultural tourism advancement among other areas.