Crop Over History
Created by slaves as an effigy to symbolise the hard times between sugar crop seasons, this item was stuffed with cane trash and burned at the end of Crop Over festivities to remind slaves that hard times would not be so grave.
What is 'Mr. Harding'?
Raisins, cherries, prunes and rum.
What is 'Black/Great Cake?'
He is a famous spy known as 007.
Who is James Bond?
Left right left right...
Who is 'The Might Gabby'?
Put down de couple six man!
What is 'Dominos'?
Fifty years ago in this year, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) along with a handful of hoteliers resurrected the tradition of Crop Over following a hiatus of the festival due to a decline in sugar cane production after World War II.
What is '1974'?
Haul the kids, grab your keys and go around doing this traditional Christmas night activity. But beware of the strobing lights and blinding colours!
What is 'driving around looking at Christmas lights?'
This city is the capital of Japan.
What is Paris?
Turning to Barbados' Queen of Gospel, her humble beginnings as a snow cone vendor never stops her contribution to the gospel scene. Her gospel medley is one of the most recognisable tunes and she continues to perform when she can, even at over eighty years of age.
Who is 'Sister Margrita Marshall'?
One of two mancala games played in Barbados, this two-player board game finds its origins in the Kush peoples more than 3,500 years ago with the primary goal of capturing 25 or more seeds.
What is 'warri'?
What is 'Cohobblopot'?
Dawn your fancy dress in this yearly Bajan tradition.
What is 'Christmas in the park'?
Anna, Elsa Kristoff and Olaf are all characters in what animated movie?
What is 'Frozen'?
Known as the Queen of Soca, this Barbadian songstress started her journey to international stardom with the band Square One from 1987 to 2004.
Who is 'Alison Hinds'?
On this 3 x 6.4 metre court, big names like Deighton Roach, Mark Griffith and Junior white dominate the scene.
What is 'Road Tennis'?
This 2010 Road March-winning song fanned the flames of Barbadian's love for Anderson Armstrong. People were hopping from one side to side; one might even say that the floor was hot!
What is 'Foot on Fire' by Blood?
The quintessential Boxing Day activity in Barbados.
What is 'the Races at the Garrison Savannah?'
This Queen ruled over the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, the longest reign of any British monarch at the time.
Who was Queen Victoria?
If only these walls could speak, they would tell you I miss you and I want you back again.
Who is 'Simon Pipe'?
One of the most well-loved games for boys of all ages in the 1950s and early 1960s. Its renditions include holes, lings and killer.
What is 'Pitching Marbles'?
The first Calypso Monarch of Barbados was crowned at the island's first Pic-O-De-Crop Contest. With his winning song "Uh Coming Up," he dominated the Calypso scene and airways in 1960.
Who is 'Michael "Mike" Wilkinson'?
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Barbados at the Prime Minister's official residence - Ilaro Court, this Christmas fundraising activity aims to collect proceeds that go to less fortunate persons in the community.
What is 'Carols by Candlelight'?
This is the largest organ of the human body.
What is 'the Skin'?
Born Dalton Sinclair Bishop in the 1930s, this "Time to Cry," "Pity the Fool" and "My Sweet Lover Go Away" singer passed away at thirty-two years old and was responsible for the expansion of the music scene in both Barbados and Jamaica.
Who is 'Jackie Opel'?
What is 'Chick chick come fuh corn'?