Discover Barbados: History, Culture, and Festivals
Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Barbados, the easternmost island in the Caribbean. Learn about its independence, language, and the traditional Crop Over festival that celebrates its heritage dating back to the slavery era. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bridgetown, the capital city, and discover why Barbados is known as the tear drop island.
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WHERE IS IT ??? Barbados is the easternmost island in the Caribbean, and is part of the lesser Antilles It is 210 miles north-east of Trinidad and Tobago Barbados is often referred to as the tear drop island, due to its shape.
BACKGROUND INFO The capital city of Barbados is Bridgetown, it is the largest city and is located in the parish of Saint Michael The official language spoken in Barbados is English, however the local dialect spoken is Bajan creole
INDEPENDENCE AND STATUS The Barbados Independence Act 1966 is an act of parliament that granted independence to Barbados from the United Kingdom The Act provided for the establishment of a new constitution to take effect upon independence At independence Barbados became a member of the British commonwealth Independence on November 30th1966
CROPOVER Crop over is a traditional harvest festival held in Barbados from June until the First Monday in August Its origins are tied to the slavery era when a celebration was held signalling the end of the yearly sugar cane harvest The festival has evolved since to incorporate calypso music and street parties However, traditional elements can be seen in the Tuk band and parade characters British slave masters in 1600s Barbados passed a law forbidding slaves to beat their drums for fears it would incite a revolt the Tuk Band provided an acceptable musical alternative, as slaves beat their drums to mimic the music of the British fife and drum corps
