World Steelpan Day on 11 August: UN observance
Why in the news
The world marked World Steelpan Day on 11 August 2026, a UN-backed date celebrating a Caribbean instrument.
Key facts
- World Steelpan Day falls on 11 August annually.
- Instrument honoured: the steelpan, national musical instrument of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Created by the UN General Assembly via Resolution A/RES/77/316 in 2023.
- Themes: cultural heritage and contribution to sustainable development.
Purpose
- Recognises the steelpan’s cultural importance and its role in sustainable development.
Exam angle
- Date: 11 August. Country linked: Trinidad and Tobago. Body: UN General Assembly. Year: 2023.
- Likely question: the steelpan is the national instrument of which country?
- Remember the resolution number A/RES/77/316 for international days questions.