BARBADOS CULTURE

LANGUAGE & INFLUENCE

• The culture of Barbados is a blend of West African and British cultures present in Barbados.
• English is the official language of the nation, reflecting centuries of British influence

MUSIC

• Music is an important part of the country's culture.
• Modern Barbados has produced popular stars of calypso and the indigenous spouge style, and also has a large jazz scene. Reggae, soca, and tuk are popular as well.
• The music of Barbados is of diverse styles and influences, most notably of British and African origins, that includes folk, western classical, religious and popular music

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• The culture of Barbados is a syncretic mix of African and British elements, and the islands music reflects this mix through song types and styles, instrumentation, dances, and aesthetic principals
• Rihanna is originally from Barbados

TRADITIONAL FOOD

• Cou Cou and flying fish are the national foods of Barbados
• It is made from corn meal and okras
• It is served with a tomato based sauce
• It may also be served with stew, red herring and salt fish
• Other famous dishes also include - macaroni pies, fish cakes,cutters of all sorts and fish fries

THE HOLETOWN FESTIVAL

• Typically in Febuary
• First celebrated in 1977 to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the first English settlement in the Holetown area of Barbados
• Now years later the Festival starts with reenactments of this historical event

OLSTINS FISH FESTIVAL

• In March or April
• Started in 1977
• Celebrates the importance of fishermen on the island
• Annual event attracts over 30,000 people
• Held over Easter weekend in Olstins scenic village in the South coast of Batbedos
• They sample a range of fish dishes watch crabs and boat racing competitions and more

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