Category: Heritage & Culture
Barbados Landship Steers Into UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage
The Barbados Landship is a unique cultural institution rooted in community, discipline, and tradition. It stands as the island’s oldest indigenous organisation, one created by Bajans to tell their own stories and celebrate their identity.
Barbados Expands Register of Historic Places
Discover how and why Barbados is deepening its commitment to protecting and celebrating the island’s cultural legacy.
Discover Barbados’ Chattel House History
The chattel house is one of the most recognisable symbols of Barbados: a small wooden home with bright Caribbean colours, steep gable roofs, and verandahs that welcome the breeze.
Barbados’ East Coast Named One of the Best Places to Go in 2026 👍🏽
The ruggedly beautiful east coast of Barbados is a favorite spot for travelers seeking a unique blend of relaxation, adventure, and culture!
The People Who Shaped a Nation: Lessons from Barbados’ History
Barbados is often spoken of as though its identity were shaped only by its sunlit beaches and limestone cliffs, but the truth runs deeper and far wider.
Celebrating Barbados through the arts: NIFCA 2025
Discover Barbados’ creative talent at this year’s National Independence Festival of Creative Arts, starting on Nov 1st.
From Balloon to Boiling House: Fantasy Meets the Real Barbados
The real Barbados asks us to step inside the boiling house where heat, iron, and sugar forged an economy – and a society.
Washington Black: Fiction Rooted in History of Barbados
In Washington Black, the story is propelled by invention – airships, Arctic voyages, and daring escapes. But the character of Wash himself is far more than a product of fantasy.
Heritage Month Celebrates Island Identity
This month-long celebration weaves together the complex threads of the island’s past, acknowledging both its colonial heritage and its triumphant journey to freedom & independence.
Rogues Culture: Barbados Spirit & Heritage
Blending immersive storytelling, rich visuals, and insightful commentary to bring Barbados’ history and heritage to life like never before.
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