The Africans in Trinidad were continually persecuted when they attempted to practice any form of their traditional ceremonies. In the 1800s there was a law that banned the beating of drums, chacs- chacs, etc. from 10 pm to 6 am unless police permission is obtained. There was one time that our relatives continued to beat the drums after 10 pm. The Belmont police arrived; they were confronted by one of the dancers who was promptly arrested. She later returned and ordered that the drumming continue. The police returned and was once again confronted by the same dancer. As soon as they saw her, they ran. Why? Because to this day no one knew how she escaped police custody!
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