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Never a Dull Moment in Barbados – Things to do on Thursday

Thursday, 16 March 2017 by BDO

Jolly Roger Taste of the Caribbean Dinner Dance Show and Cruise There is no better way to spend your Thursday evenings than at the Jolly Roger Taste of the Caribbean Dinner Dance Show and Cruise. First, at 6pm, in the Jolly Roger Tavern, you can sit back and relax and enjoy the live floor show

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History of Tuk Music in Barbados

Monday, 13 March 2017 by BDO

A Tuk Band is a collection of musicians, adorned in bright colored clothing playing several instruments. The instruments they play are the bass drum, kettle drum and the pennywhistle/tin flute. As indicative of our culture, the music and the rhythm emanating from these instruments forces persons to get up and dance or move in some

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Why Come to Barbados?

Thursday, 23 February 2017 by BDO

It is no secret that the Caribbean is one of the hottest and attractive holiday destinations. Each Caribbean island has their own set of attractions to entice visitors but we choose Barbados as the #1 Caribbean destination. Why? Because it is the ideal tropical paradise. But, don’t take our word for it: The Weather Barbados

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Midnight Mass or 5am Service? Which Bajan Tradition should you choose?

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 by BDO

Midnight Mass or 5am service? That is usually the choice facing individuals in terms of attendance of Christmas church services. Most times it is an issue of what is convenient, other times it’s a choice based on “what has always been done”. This article seeks to answer two questions: What are these two services and

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Dis is What We Do: Independence in Barbados

Monday, 28 November 2016 by BDO

In the Caribbean, one of the most significant days in each island’s history is the day of independence – the day they were officially free from outside rule and could govern their own affairs. Each country does something different to celebrate their Independence Day, and that is largely down to the culture of each island.

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Bajan Nicknames

Wednesday, 23 November 2016 by BDO

Genesis of Bajan Nicknames The concept of nicknames first originated in Barbados during the slavery era. During this era, slaves tended to use their native language to communicate in ways that the planter class could not understand. Because of this, the plantocracy decided to rename the slaves, due to

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