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'''Siparia''' is a town in southern [[Trinidad]], in [[Trinidad and Tobago]], south of [[ |
'''Siparia''' is a town in southern [[Trinidad]], in [[Trinidad and Tobago]], south of [[San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago|San Fernando]], southwest of [[Penal]] and [[Debe]] and southeast of [[Fyzabad]]. |
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== History == |
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Also called "The Sand City", Siparia was originally a non-[[Spanish missions in Trinidad|Mission]] [[Amerindian]] settlement. Siparia grew to be the administrative centre for [[Saint Patrick, Trinidad and Tobago|Saint Patrick County]], and went on to become the capital of the eponymous region that in 2023 was appointed a borough. |
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==La Divina Pastora (Siparia Mai)== |
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Siparia is the site of the annual festival of "La Divina Pastora", named for the church's [[patron saint]]. The festival occurs each year on the saint's day of La Divina Pastora, a few weeks after Easter. The same statue, a [[Black Virgin]], is venerated by [[Hinduism|Hindus]] during a separate festival, held on [[Good Friday]] and [[Maundy Thursday]]. The Hindu celebration is often referred to the "Siparia Fete". She is La Divina Pastora, the Divine Shepherdess, a manifestation of the [[Virgin Mary]], to Catholics, and [[Sipari Mai]] (Mother of Siparia) to Hindus. Sometimes Sipari Mai is associated with a particular Hindu goddess, such as [[Kali]], and sometimes she is a goddess in her own right. These two religious groups are most commonly associated with her, but persons of many other religions, including Muslims, Buddhists, and indigenous [[Waraoa]] Indians have been known to worship the popular saint. |
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Siparia is the site of the annual festival of {{lang|es|La Divina Pastora}} ([[Mary, mother of Jesus|Mary]], as the mother of the [[Good Shepherd]]), named for the church's [[patron saint]]. The festival occurs each year on the saint's day of La Divina Pastora, a few weeks after Easter. The same statue, a [[Black Virgin]], is venerated by [[Hinduism|Hindus]] during a separate festival, held on [[Good Friday]] and [[Maundy Thursday]]. The Hindu celebration is often referred to the "Siparia Fete". She is La Divina Pastora, the Divine Shepherdess, a manifestation of the [[Virgin Mary]], to Catholics, and Siparia Mai (Mother of Siparia) to Hindus. Sometimes Sipari Mai is associated with a particular Hindu goddess, such as [[Kali]], [[Durga]] or [[Lakshmi]], and sometimes she is a goddess in her own right. These two religious groups are most commonly associated with her, but persons of many other religions, including [[Jehovah's Witnesses]], [[Anglicanism|Anglians]], other Christian denominations, [[Spiritual Baptist]], [[Rastafarian]]s, [[Trinidad Orisha|Orisha]]s, [[Buddhist]], [[Baháʼí Faith|Baháʼís]], [[Muslims]], and the indigenous [[Warao people]] have been known to worship the popular saint. The early [[Chinese Trinidadian and Tobagonian|Chinese]] settlers who were Buddhist and of the [[Chinese folk religion]] saw her as their goddess [[Guanyin]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-54/siparee-mai-miracle-mother | title=Miracle Mother — Siparee Mai, la Divina Pastora | date=30 March 2015 }}</ref> There has even been some Muslims who [[Mary in Islam|regard the site as holy]] and offer prayers towards [[Mecca]], but they do not worship the statue as it is against the teachings of Islam.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-54/siparee-mai-miracle-mother | title=Miracle Mother — Siparee Mai, la Divina Pastora | date=30 March 2015 }}</ref> |
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The origin of the statue is unknown, but seems to have been in the Siparia area since the 18th century. |
The origin of the statue is unknown, but seems to have been in the Siparia area since the 18th century. |
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==Notable people from Siparia== |
== Notable people from Siparia == |
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* [[Giselle Salandy]], boxer |
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*[[Kelly Ann Baptiste]], [[Athletics (track and field)|athlete]] |
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* [[Ian Morris (athlete)|Ian Morris]], [[track and field]] athlete |
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*[[Machel Montano]], [[Soca music|Soca]]/[[Calypso music|Calypso]] artist |
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* [[Kamla Persad-Bissessar]], politician |
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*[[Ian Morris (athlete)|Ian Morris]], [[Athletics (track and field)|athlete]] |
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*[[Daisy Voisin]], |
* [[Daisy Voisin]], Parang Queen |
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* [[Njisane Phillip]], [[cycle sport|cyclist]] |
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*[[Darwin Leon John, [Martial Arts] |
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*[[Kamla Persad-Bissessar]], first female [[Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago|Prime Minister]] |
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daisy voisin (parang singer) |
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==References== |
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Krishna Maharaj: Pundit, pujari extraordinaire |
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{{Reflist}} |
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*[[Shawn Noel]], (Da Ma$tamind): Musician, producer, composer, artist |
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{{Coord|10|08|N|61|30|W|region:TT_type:city|display=title}} |
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Ben Seebaran: Cricketer, teacher, writer |
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[[Category:Populated places in Trinidad and Tobago]] |
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Latest revision as of 05:41, 20 June 2024
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Siparia | |
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Town | |
  Siparia Location of Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago  Siparia Siparia (Caribbean)  Siparia Siparia (North America) | |
| Coordinates: 10°08′N 61°30′W / 10.133°N 61.500°W | |
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Borough | Siparia |
| Settled | 1758 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Corporation |
| • Mayor | Doodnath Mayrhoo |
| Area | |
• Total | 47.8 km2 (18.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,535 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| Postal Code(s) | 72xxxx |
| Area code | +1 (868)-649 |
Siparia is a town in southern Trinidad, in Trinidad and Tobago, south of San Fernando, southwest of Penal and Debe and southeast of Fyzabad.
History
[edit]Also called "The Sand City", Siparia was originally a non-Mission Amerindian settlement. Siparia grew to be the administrative centre for Saint Patrick County, and went on to become the capital of the eponymous region that in 2023 was appointed a borough.
La Divina Pastora (Siparia Mai)
[edit]Siparia is the site of the annual festival of La Divina Pastora (Mary, as the mother of the Good Shepherd), named for the church's patron saint. The festival occurs each year on the saint's day of La Divina Pastora, a few weeks after Easter. The same statue, a Black Virgin, is venerated by Hindus during a separate festival, held on Good Friday and Maundy Thursday. The Hindu celebration is often referred to the "Siparia Fete". She is La Divina Pastora, the Divine Shepherdess, a manifestation of the Virgin Mary, to Catholics, and Siparia Mai (Mother of Siparia) to Hindus. Sometimes Sipari Mai is associated with a particular Hindu goddess, such as Kali, Durga or Lakshmi, and sometimes she is a goddess in her own right. These two religious groups are most commonly associated with her, but persons of many other religions, including Jehovah's Witnesses, Anglians, other Christian denominations, Spiritual Baptist, Rastafarians, Orishas, Buddhist, Baháʼís, Muslims, and the indigenous Warao people have been known to worship the popular saint. The early Chinese settlers who were Buddhist and of the Chinese folk religion saw her as their goddess Guanyin.[2] There has even been some Muslims who regard the site as holy and offer prayers towards Mecca, but they do not worship the statue as it is against the teachings of Islam.[3]
The origin of the statue is unknown, but seems to have been in the Siparia area since the 18th century.
Notable people from Siparia
[edit]- Giselle Salandy, boxer
- Ian Morris, track and field athlete
- Kamla Persad-Bissessar, politician
- Daisy Voisin, Parang Queen
- Njisane Phillip, cyclist
References
[edit]- ^ "Elevation of Siparia,Trinidad and Tobago Elevation Map, Topo, Contour". floodmap.net. floodmap.net. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
- ^ "Miracle Mother — Siparee Mai, la Divina Pastora". 30 March 2015.
- ^ "Miracle Mother — Siparee Mai, la Divina Pastora". 30 March 2015.