"I have always been fascinated by the musical talent, the calypso, the carnival and the sweet sound of pan, … Trinidad was the best place to host the world premier and to display the vast local talent." – Derek Walcott

“I have always been fascinated by the musical talent, the calypso, the carnival and the sweet sound of pan, … Trinidad was the best place to host the world premier and to display the vast local talent.” – Derek Walcott