Category: Heritage & Culture
Celebrating Barbados through the arts: NIFCA 2024
Discover Barbados’ creative talent at this year’s National Independence Festival of Creative Arts, starting on Nov 1st.
Balancing Progress and Heritage: Queen’s Park’s New Amphitheater
Barbados’ historic Queen’s Park is set to receive a modern update with the addition of an amphitheater, breathing new life into this beloved green space in the heart of Bridgetown.
The Impact of Feudalism on Barbados
Landownership and Social Hierarchies Barbados, often celebrated for its vibrant culture, endless beaches, heritage, and history, has a complex history that reflects the island’s unique blend of African, European, and Indigenous influences. While much of this history is rooted in the legacy of colonialism, there is also a lesser-known connection to the medieval European system […]
Hidden Legacy of Barbados Colonialisms
To understand the impact of British colonialism on Barbados, it’s essential to trace its origins back to the feudal system that dominated medieval England.
Yardfowl- The Rebel in “Rogues in Paradise”
Barbados visitors will meet the Yardfowl on the beach and see them in almost every backyard. They are proud and always in charge as they furrowed and strutted across the island.
Why Visit A Barbados Museum?
Delve deeper into the heritage, traditions, and values of Barbados with a rewarding exploration of our island’s museums.
Open House Programme Returns!
After a 3 year pandemic break, the very popular Open House Programme by the Barbados National Trust returns in 2024!
Nature’s Treasures Transformed
In the hands of talented Barbadians the simplest of materials is transformed into beautiful and functional items. Here are 3 wonderful examples.
Paleologue A Legacy of Elegance & Influence
In 1644, Ferdinand Paleologue arrived on Barbadian shores, beginning a captivating chapter in his life and Barbados’ history.
Barbados Local Guides & Experiences
Since first visiting this 166 square-mile island paradise in 2007, I have found the people of Barbados warm, friendly, and hospitable. Going local is the only way to truly experience it all.
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