00:01It goes without saying that the game of all fours brings joy to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
00:06The good news is that a championship known as the Legacy Cup is taking place early next year.
00:11It has been organized by HSBC legends in conjunction with Dr. Jack Warner.
00:16Wednesday's launch was held at Angostura House,
00:18highlighting the company's involvement as co-presenter and official rum partner.
00:23Let me begin by saying that all fours is a school of life.
00:28It teaches you to win, it teaches you to lose.
00:33But you have to bear in mind that when you lose, there are consequences.
00:38You may get a cuss from your partner, you may get a cuss from people who are outside looking on,
00:44but the fact is that all fours does all that and more.
00:49It brings people together.
00:51Being an avid fan of all fours herself,
00:55Angostura's executive manager of marketing, Hazel Ann Marshall,
00:58was delighted to be a part of this initiative.
01:00She said it went hand in hand with Trinidad and Tobago's culture.
01:03I actually learned to play when I was about 15 years old.
01:07I would not reveal where I learned to play.
01:10And over the years, I have hung many jacks.
01:14All fours is a part of our culture,
01:16bringing generations together in homes, bars, communities across Trinidad and Tobago.
01:23According to HSDC executive director, Rachel Jeremiah Maraj,
01:27this tournament is not just about the players and the competition.
01:31This initiative is being seen as one which will help other businesses thrive.
01:35We see uniform makers, food vendors, printers, designers, officials, venues and production crews.
01:48Visiting teams and their supporters create opportunities for accommodation,
01:55transport, dining and local experiences.
01:59The tournament takes place from February 12th to the 14th at the Centre of Excellence in McCoyer
02:06with a prize pool worth $1,000,000 TT dollars.
02:09We know now on it ifs export.
