Okay, now I haven't been active on the site for a while due to my trip to Trinidad for their awesome awesome AWESOME carnival. Now I'm back on the grind, and I brought back many (unintentionally) humourous facts regarding that lovely twin island republic.This is going to be an ongoing series as I go through the literature I received as a tourist, and even though I poke fun of them, I love me some Trinis!
Now on with the show:
- Source: "Historical Buildings In Port of Spain" pamphlet
- Topic: Brian Lara Promenade
- Text: "The Brian Lara Promenade, which runs the width of the city centre... Originally called Plaza de la Marina, it was translated into the English Marine Square when the British captured Trinidad and later renamed Independence Square in honor of Trinidad gaining independence from Britain. In recognition of Brian Lara's achievement of a world record 400 runs in a cricket Test match, it was subsequently renamed..."
I just find it hilarious, that something named in honour of AN ENTIRE COUNTRY gaining their ability to self-rule, was renamed because some dude scored a lot of runs in a cricket match (which is obviously a much more prestigious event).
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA - QBF
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