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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 28, 20252 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 28, 20252 min read
CARIFESTA XV’s Wapax! Poetry Slam was as competitive as it was creative
'Wapax!', the region's first ever poetry slam took place at the Pelican Village in Barbados. It was hosted by award-winning poet, Akeem...
Aug 27, 20252 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 27, 20252 min read
Youth Shine at CARIFESTA XV: Culture, Creativity, and Competition Take Center Stage at BCC
The highly anticipated CARIFESTA XV opened with a vibrant Youth Village on the grounds of the Barbados Community College (BCC) on its...
Aug 27, 20252 min read
CARIFESTA XV’s Big Conversations tackle A.I.
The focus of one of the Big Conversations of CARIFESTA XV was the provocative - “A.I. Can’t Tek Wi Riddim.” It was a discussion...
Aug 27, 20252 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 27, 20252 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 27, 20252 min read
International Literary Powerhouses Join CARIFESTA XV in Barbados
The literary stage of CARIFESTA XV will shine with the voices of some of the world’s most acclaimed authors, as six international...
Aug 26, 20253 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 26, 20254 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 25, 20253 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 24, 20254 min read
Ailey II at CARIFESTA: A Masterclass in Feeling and Form
Two sold out shows. One company at full throttle. Last night, Ailey II turned CARIFESTA into a sanctum for movement, an evening where...
Aug 24, 20254 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 22, 20252 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 22, 20254 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 22, 20251 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 22, 20253 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 22, 20253 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 22, 20252 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 21, 20251 min read
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