Experience the Bajan Culture with Barbados Holiday Packages
by Daisy Wilkinson Travel GuidesLocated in the Caribbean
region of North America, Barbados is an enchanting island country that offers
ideal surroundings for you to unwind and enjoy a pleasant holiday. Bridgetown
is its capital and largest city. The history of this city dates back to the
times when it was inhabited by the Amerindians. In the 13th century, there were
many Kalinago people living in the island country. The first Europeans to visit
the island were the Spanish navigators, who claimed it for the Spanish Crown in
the 15th century. Later, the island was possessed in the name of King James I
by the British in the 17th century.
Barbados became an
independent state and a British Commonwealth in the year 1966. It is now one of
the leading tourist destinations of the Caribbean and visited by a large number
of tourists every year, particularly from the United States of America, Canada,
and the United Kingdom. The presence of several elegant hotels and resorts
would allow you to enjoy your luxury holidays to Barbados. From the month of
June to November, this island nation experiences its wet season with the
highest rainfall. The dry season from December to May is characterised by a
pleasant climate and is the best time to visit the island.
The Barbados
holiday packages also allow you to witness the wildlife of the island
country. It is home to four species of nesting turtles, namely the loggerheads,
leatherbacks, green turtles, and the hawksbill turtles. The driving of vehicles
must be avoided in the nesting areas, which is on the beaches. As the turtles
create nests buried in the sand, the vehicles driven on the sandy stretch can
crush them. The country also has a significant population of the green monkey.
It was introduced in the late 17th century when the slave ships arrived in the
country from the western part of Africa.
During your Barbados
holidays, you'll get the opportunity to witness the rich culture of the
country. It is an excellent blend of Creole, West African, British, and Indian
cultures. The residents of this nation are usually called Barbadians, but the
locals call themselves 'Bajans'. You'll come across massive celebrations during
the largest cultural event hosted in the country annually, called the 'Crop
Over' festival. It is an important event for most of the people living in this
part of the world and includes several traditional activities and musical
events.
An interesting aspect of
the Crop Over festival is the crowning of the King and Queen of the crop, which
is done to honour the male and female Barbadian who have harvested the most
number of sugarcanes. The latest Calypso or Soca music is released and played
usually from the beginning of May to set the mood for the Crop Over festival,
which ends with a costumed parade on the first Monday of August. You would also
get to taste the delectable treats from the local Bajan cuisine during your
time spent on the island. The cuisine has been influenced by the Creole,
African, Indian, British, and Irish cuisines.
You can find some
cost-effective flights to Barbados here.
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