With us today is Ms. Christine Mark

Founder & Artistic Director of Ben Frito & Cultural Arts Performing Company

Ms. Mark is a dedicated leader from the Belmont community and the visionary behind Ben Frito & Cultural Arts Performing Company, which she founded in 1998. For over 26 years, Christine has been at the forefront of preserving the traditional culture of Trinidad and Tobago through the performing arts. As the Artistic Director and Vice President of the company, her work focuses on folk dance, music, drama, and drumming, while also introducing young people to a variety of artistic disciplines.

Under Christine’s leadership, Ben Frito & Cultural Arts Performing Company teaches five core disciplines: music, dance, drumming, drama, and arts & crafts. The group was created to keep young people engaged and off the streets, offering them a meaningful path through the performing arts while teaching them about their cultural heritage.

Christine’s commitment to fostering creativity, tradition, and community continues to inspire the youth, ensuring that Trinidad and Tobago’s rich cultural history is passed on to future generations.

Ms. Christine Mark live on today's OFC Podcast Radio