The state of Barbados in the West Indies is a vivid example of the rich cultural life of the people. They live here in a measured and calm manner, but throughout the year, various festive events are held continuously, including those timed to the most important state dates. Barbados hosts agricultural and film festivals, music shows and theater performances, carnival processions, sporting events, festivals of classical, opera and sacred music.
Holidays by month
We bring to your attention the holiday calendar of Barbados , so that everyone can determine for themselves when to visit the island.
- In January, jazz festivals of professional and young performers, the Wind and Kitesurfing Festival, the New Year (January 1) and the Day of Prime Minister Errol Barrow (January 21) are waiting for tourists.
- In February, you can visit the Holtown Festival and the International Polo Cup, as well as an exhibition of the achievements of the national economy.
- In March, starts Congalayn, as well as festivals of classical, operatic music and classical art of Holder's Season, horse racing in the framework of the Sandy Lane Cup.
- In April, it is worth to visit the fish festival Oystins, organized in the city of the same name, the festival of cinematography, also on April 28 is the national holiday of Barbados - it's Heroes' Day.
- May is the month of the Carnival of the Barbados Assembly, gospel music festivals, Celtic music, the Caribbean Spiritual Song Festival and the Carnival Rally. On May 1, Barbados celebrates Labor Day.
- In summer, you can visit the Crow-Over , Paint-It-Jazz, Windsurfing Tournament in Silver Sands and Cricket.
- In autumn, Barbados hosts the Creative Arts Festival (September), the Barbados Taste festival and the jazz festival of young talents (October), the National Independent Art and Art Festival and the Fan Walk holiday (November). November 30 was proclaimed the Independence Day of Barbados.
- In December, the most spectacular are the race series "Roads of Barbados", the festival Run Barbados and events dedicated to Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Features of holidays
The holidays in Barbados are celebrated widely, brightly and are a memorable event for those who decide to visit them. Among the most interesting are the following:
Crop Over
The most important and significant festival in the country is the Carnival Over Carnival ("Crop Over Festival"). It lasts three weeks from the beginning of July and ends with a ceremonial procession on Kadooment Day (Kadooment Day), which is celebrated on the first Monday in August. The holiday has ancient traditions , it is celebrated since the colonial times of Barbados. Crop-Over symbolizes the beginning of the harvest of sugar cane. Here you will find musical performances, culinary fights, various fairs, costumed shows and even fireworks. Here you can also witness the Peak-o-de-Grosp music competition for calypso music.
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Holtown
In February, Barbados hosts the Holtown Festival. It is dedicated to the anniversary of the arrival here in 1627 of the first inhabitants from England. The celebration of Holtown lasts for a week and includes fairs, music shows and auto racing.
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Congaline
At the end of March, street festivities begin at the festival of Congalayn. The most important part of this holiday is the dance procession of residents and guests of the island from Bridgetown to St. Lawrence. All the participants of the festival dance the Kongu and go the length of 6 km, accompanied by musicians, DJs and all the equipment. Also during the Congalayn Exhibition of crafts and food products of St. Lawrence.
Fish festival in Oystin
In honor of signing the Charter of Barbados on Easter weekend residents of the whole country are walking at the fish festival in Oystin. These days, fishermen from all over the world gather there and demonstrate not only the art of traditional fishing, but also the latest achievements in the production of fishing gear. At the festival in Oystinse you are expected not only to compete in high-speed fishing, but also folklore shows, beach races, fairs and street dances in the open air. It is not customary to single out winners and losers, the atmosphere is very friendly, and each participant of the competition receives a prize for participation.
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Barbados Jazz Festival
In January, the country's largest jazz festival takes place in Barbados, which gathers many star guests-masters of this musical direction. Performances last for 7-10 days and are held on different sites of the country. In October, you can witness the performance of young jazz lovers.
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