- Address: Barnabas Roundabout (intersection of ABC Hwy. And Hwy. 5) | Haggatt Hall, Barbados
- Date of creation: 1985.
- Architect: Karl Brudhagen
- Opening hours: 24 hours
- Cost of visit: free of charge
"Bassa Emancipation", or the Statue of the Emancipation of Bussa, is one of those monuments that deserve undoubted attention. Annually millions of tourists come to this monument to look into the eyes of the national hero of Barbados . This statue is the creation of the hands of the sculptor Karl Brudhagen. It was created in 1985, 169 years after the slavish uprising in Barbados .
What is interesting about the statue?
"Bassa Emancipation" is a symbol of "breaking the chains" - the end of the period of slavery and the release of the inhabitants of the island from oppression. In 1816, a rebellion of slaves took place in Barbados, led by Bussa, who inspired the oppressed people. It was his, tearing the chains on himself, the sculptor portrayed. The story of Bass's life is that he was born a free man in West Africa, but was taken prisoner and was transported to Barbados as a slave. In honor of his leader, later recognized as a national hero, the Barbadians called the monument to the name of Bassa. On the pedestal are written the lines chanted by the inhabitants of Barbados, who in 1838, after the abolition of discipleship, received freedom and gained great happiness. Then about 70 thousand people came to the streets to celebrate liberation from the bonds of slavery. And today in Barbados on August 1 is a national holiday - the Day of Emancipation.
How to get to the Bussa Emancipation Statue?
The Bussa Emancipation Statue is located slightly east of Bridgetown , in the center of the JTK ring. Ramsey, at the intersection of ABC and Highway 5. It is most convenient to take a taxi to get to the monument, especially since this place is very popular with residents and visitors of the city.
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