Barbados: Festivities You Shouldn't Miss

nobody@vox.com(Matt) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:50:50 -0800

For those people interested in going to festivities like I do, here are some festivities in Barbados you shouldn't miss.

Holetown Festival

This is a week long celebration of Barbados for its anniversary. This festivity celebrates the first

Holetown festival

settlement in Holetown last February 1627. The festivity started February 17 and ended February 24, 2008. I guess this is one celebration we will have to look forward to next year. But don't worry there are still more festivities we can look forward to.

Holders Season

Holders season

This festivity features a collection of music including classical, opera, jazz, Latin and Caribbean. The celebration started last February 23 and will end on March 15 of 2008. It will be held at the Holders Plantation House. So if you are a music lover, don't miss it!

Amistad's Atlantic Freedom Tour

Freedom tour

Celebrated on March 28 to April 5 of 2008, this shows when Freedom Schooner Amistad lands in Barbados for the historical recognition of the Atlantic Slave Trade's abolition's 200th anniversary.

Oistin Fish Festival

Fish festival

This is a two day festivity celebrates the local fishermen's contribution to the island. The Oistin Fishing Village holds this annual celebration traditionally during Easter weekend, which would be March 22 to March 24 this year. They will have competitions such as fish boning, boat racing,crab racing, and the most popular fishing.

Barbados Gospelfest

Gospelfest

It is a popular festivity done each year that gospel artists wouldn't miss. The Artists from United States, UK, and Caribbean are always present during this celebration which will be held from May 19 to May 26 of this year.

Celtic Festival

Celtic festival

This is again a celebration for music lovers, a two week festivity for Celtic Music Lovers. This year, it would be held on May 2008 and it features Welsh Choir and the Scottish Folk dancers.

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Barbados: Festivities You Shouldn't Miss