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A Festival of Lessons and Legacy: Michelle Hinkson-Cox on the Transformative Journey of CARIFESTA XV
Michelle Hinkson-Cox - Artistic Lead for CARIFESTA XV When Michelle Hinkson-Cox, Artistic Lead for CARIFESTA XV, stood at Queen’s Park...
Sep 62 min read
A review: ‘Talking Drums’ – Literature, Rhythm, and the Echo of a People
Pelican Village, Bridgetown, pulsed with rhythm and words on Wednesday, August 27th, when the Barbados Literary Arts presentation...
Aug 283 min read
From Predator to Plate: Caribbean Chefs Transform Invasive Lionfish at CARIFESTA XV Climate Kitchen
Who says an environmental threat can’t also be a culinary delight? At the CARIFESTA XV Climate Kitchen Showcase, chefs from across the...
Aug 282 min read
CARIFESTA XV Youth Village: Content Creation Workshop with Akhnaten Burrowes
Akhnaten Burrowes - Social Media Influencer / Content Creator The CARIFESTA XV Youth Village, stationed at The Barbados Community College...
Aug 282 min read
The Magic and Craftsmanship Behind Every Pan
Do you know how this cultural instrument phenomenon is made? A part of CARIFESTA XV was an open invitation for people to learn about the...
Aug 272 min read
CARIFESTA XV showcases collaboration, creativity and connection – Barbados and Tobago via St. Lucia
Barbadian Alexia Daniel and Trinidadian Tamieika Fletcher CARIFESTA embodies the spirit of regional integration, and Aya Styler stands as...
Aug 272 min read
CARIFESTA XV took dance to the streets!
The south of the island came alive when CARIFESTA XV’s “De Road Pulse Party” transported dancers from the region on a music truck through...
Aug 272 min read
Caribbean Humour Unites Like the Caribbean Sea
On any given day, the Caribbean finds reasons to laugh. We laugh at ourselves, at our governments, at the neighbour who knows everyone’s...
Aug 264 min read
Heritage Games Take Center Stage at CARIFESTA XV: Warri and Potta Showcase Barbados’ Intangible Cultural Legacy
As part of Barbados’ proud contribution to CARIFESTA XV, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) will host the Heritage Games Workshops...
Aug 253 min read
CARIFESTA XV Opened with a Parade of Nations and True Caribbean Heart
Historic Queen’s Park was a sea of colour and sound Friday evening as CARIFESTA XV opened in Barbados with a ceremony that felt part...
Aug 244 min read
From Plantain Stems to the World Stage - Nigerian innovator Tare Robinson brings her sustainable hair revolution to CARIFESTA XV in Barbados
Tare Robinson Korumene is a Nigerian entrepreneur redefining the global hair and beauty industry by placing sustainability at its core....
Aug 222 min read
One Night Only: ‘The Folks Who Live on the Hill’ Brings Nina Simone and Errol Barrow Face to Face on the CARIFESTA XV Stage
On Monday, 25 August, locals and visitors to Barbados will have the rare opportunity to witness a daring new work of theatre that places...
Aug 224 min read
Love for Upcycling Unveils The Golden Root Collection at CARIFESTA XV Barbados, in Partnership with CURU
Sustainability takes the spotlight at CARIFESTA XV with the debut of The Golden Root Collection from Love for Upcycling, a bold showcase...
Aug 221 min read
Jamaica’s Creative Powerhouse Heads to CARIFESTA XV in Barbados
Jamaica is set to make a vibrant impact at CARIFESTA XV, taking place in Barbados from August 22–31, 2025, with a dynamic 100-member...
Aug 223 min read
Saint Lucia to Showcase Cultural Brilliance and Creative Power at CARIFESTA XV
Castries, Saint Lucia – The Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) is proud to announce that Saint Lucia will participate in CARIFESTA XV,...
Aug 223 min read
CARIFESTA XV Gets Moving with pickUP Barbados: Making the Festival More Accessible for All
CARIFESTA XV is all about connection—bringing people together to celebrate the best of Caribbean culture. This year, getting to and from...
Aug 222 min read
NCF and BCCI Partner to Host Bridgetown Days During CARIFESTA XV
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF), in partnership with the Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), is proud to announce two...
Aug 211 min read
Celebrating Our Roots: The HAIR-ITAGE Showcase at CARIFESTA XV
At CARIFESTA XV, culture isn’t only heard in music or seen on the stage—it’s felt in the strands, braids, tattoos, and markings that tell...
Aug 212 min read
The CARIFESTA XV Holy Train, an Expression of Regional Unity and Love
At first light, villages settle into small devotions. Church bells toll in the distance, a line of a hymn catches the breeze, and...
Aug 213 min read
The Bridgetown Literary Bus Tours are back for CARIFESTA XV!
CARIFESTA XV will once again bring Bridgetown’s rich cultural and literary heritage to life with the Bridgetown Literary Bus Tours (BLBT)...
Aug 212 min read
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