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World steelpan day 2023 - August 11
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- On July 24th, the United Nations prepares to adopt a draft resolution in this regard.
- It is the first ever World Steelpan Day by the UN.
- It is also known as a steel drum or simply “pan”, steel drum or part of steel band.
- The steelpan is a musical wonder hailing from Trinidad and Tobago.
- When French planters arrived in the 1700s, they brought this tradition with them.
- It was crafted from everyday metal objects like car parts, oil drums, and biscuit tins.
- In the context towards the 2030 Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals, the steelpan serves as a beacon of cultural diversity and enrichment.
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