Introducing Fat Pork – A Bite-Sized Delight!
Have you already tried this tropical treat? The Caribbean islands, Barbados included, have been blessed with a range of exotic tropical fruits, including the Chrysobalanus icaco, locally known as “fat pork”. This fruit goes by other names in the other islands, including “coco plum”, “icaco” and “hog plum”. The origin of the name is unknown, […]
All About Road Tennis: A Truly Barbadian Sport!
written by Carla Bellot of @barbadianista When someone is asked to think of something that is “Bajan”, images of our beautiful beaches, friendly people and rich culture immediately come to mind. However, Barbados is also the birthplace of an exciting and unique sport called road tennis. Combining aspects of lawn tennis, badminton, and ping pong, […]
The 5 Best Ways to Experience Easter in Barbados
written by Carla Bellot of @barbadianista Easter is a significant holiday here in Barbados, celebrated with a unique blend of Christian and local traditions, and is a time for families and communities to come together. For some of the most popular Bajan Easter traditions, read on! Kite Flying: Across Barbados, you can spot colourful kites […]
Religion in Barbados: A detailed look into our sanctity
First things first, what is the predominant religion in Barbados? Barbados is a predominately Christian nation, where many dominations exist under the canopy of Christianity. That being said, today, in contemporary times, there is no officially positioned dominant religion. This question had more substance and legitimacy in times of old, as the Church of England […]
Tropical Fruits of Barbados
Traditions Retained Traversing the capital city of Bridgetown, along the many highways, bi-ways, alley-ways, streets, and street corners of this beautiful island, during the summer months you will come upon vendors offering their wares in fruit. The large trays are laden with fruit in an array of colours, which catches the eye of passersby! It […]