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The "factory"  
   

The "factory"

This is the extent of this pan “factory. The building in the back has a propane tank so he can use that for heating the pan when working the metal. He now uses propane instead of a fire as it is much quicker and easier to operate.
Steel Pan and Bitters

November 7th 2011
When you think of Trinidad, 2 of the things that will most likely come to mind are steel pan music and Angostura aromatic bitters. So what better way to spend a day then learning the secrets (well some of the secrets) of these 2 truly Trinidadian things. Our day started with Jesse picking us up and taking us to a steel pan factory. This factory consisted of a 4 posted pavilion about 10’x 10’ ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Trinidad & Tobago » Trinidad

Trinidadian, Tobagonian Flag The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago,... ... read more
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