Category: Arts
How Travel Literature Evolved
The early travel writers were privileged male colonial authors who could afford to travel and had an education that encouraged exploration. They saw the world through colonial eyes, often minimizing the culture and people they were writing about. Postcolonial writers saw this was ethically wrong and made an effort to be more balanced and sensitive […]
Rogues In Paradise A Barbados Treasure
Barbados.org is pleased to announce that the new Book Rogues in Paradise is a Barbados Treasure. The book is getting rave reviews by the press even before publication. The author is barbados.org founder Ian R. Clayton, known for his digital media development, videos, blogs, and publishing. Barbados is famous for its beautiful, wide, white, sandy […]
Woolly Hewitt World Famous Artist
Woolly Hewitt, featured in the book Rogues in Paradise, credits his “world-famous artist” stature to Simon Cowell who holidays often in Barbados. Woolly was a fan of Simon and followed the show “The X Factor”. He created a portrait of Simon and gave it to him on the beach, in the presence of British reporters. […]
Crop Over Festival 2019 Results
The recently culminated Crop Over Festival has been deemed a success by those involved. Event planners, party goers, street vendors, band producers, revellers and spectators all agree. Everyone who we spoke to had a blast and can’t wait until Crop Over 2020.
The Sweetest Summer Festival Starts Now
The Crop Over season is upon us and while it may seem as though the season is in full swing, it, in fact just got started. The season will culminate on August 1 with Grand Kadooment, the island’s jump up day.
Crop Over 2019
The National Cultural Foundation has released the 2019 Crop Over Calendar which signals that the season is fast approaching. This festival is a colourful spectacle which spans a period of three months, culminating in the massive carnival parade – Grand Kadooment.
Bajan in Broadway’s Lion King
An Island Of Music Every visitor to Barbados will tell you that the musical and artistic talent of Barbados’ Artisans is just amazing. Everyone sings and dances pretty well all of the time here. Bajans walk with a song in their head and strut to the music as they work and play. So it’s no […]
Vujaday Music Festival Barbados: An Amazing Event to Be Repeated
Vujaday Music Festival Barbados brought a truly remarkable sense of joy and community to the island. People were friendly and respectful. The beat was riveting and the music and dancing never stopped. We give it a Five Star Review
Caribbean Cultural Tourism Heritage in The Blood
Some say culture is in the blood, but if you are a potter you know that Caribbean heritage and culture is in the clay!
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