Celebrating Bajan independence
A festive November
virginvoices. com staff
After the first English settlement at Holetown in 1627, Barbados remained a British colony until achieving independence from Britain in 1966.
November 30th is celebrated as Independence Day and is a national holiday in Barbados.
Celebrations run throughout November include sports competitions, fairs, community events, and religious services.
The National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA), which showcases the artistic talents of Barbadians in music, singing, dance, drama, writing, fine art, photography and arts and crafts, runs throughout the month of November.
It concludes with a gala presentation and awards.
Independence day, the culmination of this month of celebration, begins with an elaborate parade and ceremony at the Garrison Savannah.
Parliament Buildings and businesses throughout the capital of Bridgetown, are decorated with blue and gold lights- the colors of the island’s flag.
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