US Embassy Honours Dolly Parton’s Legacy Of Music And Giving

As the United States continues to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, the US Embassy in Port of Spain paused for a bittersweet tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25th at the age of 80.

The tribute took place on Sunday at the Toucan Restaurant in Woodbrook, where guests took part in games, a quiz and a costume competition, with Parton’s iconic music providing the soundtrack for the evening as they danced and celebrated the lasting mark she made on the world.

While her musical contributions are widely regarded as legendary, with a career that spanned decades and earned global acclaim, Chargé d’Affaires Philip Kern said it was not only her success in music that stood out.