First Citizens Celebrates Culture and Teamwork at Staff “Play ah Pan” Workshop
Press Release
First Citizens demonstrated its deep commitment to cultural preservation and employee engagement through its recent “Play ah Pan” Workshop, hosted in partnership with the Supernovas Steel Orchestra on the 21st and 22nd of September 2024 at its headquarters in Surrey Village, Lopinot. This immersive two-day experience brought employees from across the organisation, offering them the unique chance to learn the art of playing the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, while promoting team-building and interdepartmental collaboration.
As the official sponsor of the Supernovas, First Citizens emphasised its continuing relationship with the Band, creating a space where employees could bond and express themselves in a supportive, creative environment. Under the guidance of experienced pannists, participants gained hands-on experience in steelpan performance, music theory, and teamwork, enriching their understanding of this important cultural symbol.
By integrating meaningful cultural experiences like the “Play ah Pan” Workshop into its employee engagement programmes, First Citizens strengthens its dynamic organisational culture, rooted in community, creativity, and collaboration.
Participants of the First Citizens “Play ah Pan” Workshop smiled proudly after completing a two-day hands-on session with the First Citizens Supernovas Steel Orchestra, held at the band’s headquarters in Surrey Village, Lopinot. 
Staff members of First Citizens engaged in learning the basics of the steelpan during the “Play ah Pan” Workshop 
Team First Citizens working together to create music as they learned about the rhythms and melodies of the steelpan at the two-day “Play ah Pan” Workshop. 
Workshop participants proudly display their pan sticks, ready to embrace the spirit of collaboration. 
First Citizens’ Chertika Phillip presents a heartfelt token of appreciation to Amrit Samaroo, Leader and Musical Director of the First Citizens Supernovas Steel Orchestra. 
The talented facilitators from the First Citizens Supernovas Steel Orchestra share a moment together after the workshop. 
Sharing experiences and building stronger bonds through music and teamwork. 
In perfect harmony, participants unite to bring the vibrant rhythms of the steelpan to life during the final day of the “Play ah Pan” Workshop 
All set for some sweet steelpan sounds. 
Participants hit all the right notes as they practiced their newly acquired steelpan skills during the workshop.
