Residents of the island nation Trinidad and Tobago are up in arms over the scheduling of an upcoming Beyoncé concert. It is slated to take place just two days after Carnival, one of the country's biggest cultural events.
Residents say the pop diva's show will do nothing but take attention and funds away from the event, which brings considerable tourist money to the country. Beyoncé's visit will cost an estimated £1 million, and many residents believe that money should go directly into Carnival.
"We have nothing against Beyoncé," Trinidad local Gregory Fernandes told the Trinidad and Tobago Express. "We are just saying that it is insensitive to bring her at this time. It will affect all Carnival stakeholders because, you know, it's not just a case of people forgoing fetes and shows to buy tickets."
"What about those who depend on Carnival to earn income? No patrons at events or no events mean that all service providers are out of a dollar. As a corporation of which 51 per cent is Government-owned, Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago needs to provide answers to the cultural fraternity," Fernandes added.
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