Bajan Sayings
What does, "When yuh en’ got horse, ride cow", mean?
It means to use whatever resources you have at your deposable.
The year 2016 signaled a significant landmark in the history of Barbados, What was that landmark?
What is the, The 50th Anniversary of Barbados.
Which Barbadian icon is affectionately known as the 'Queen of Gospel'?
Who is Sister Marshall.
What date is Remembrance Day?
What is, November 11th.
What does, "Every man is a bush", mean?
It means be carefully what you say because you never know who is listening.
What does, "Hard ears you won't hear, own way you gine feel", mean?
It means if you do not take heed to good advice, you will feel the negative effect of it.
Barbados’ first Independence Day parade was:
a) Evening Parade
b) Early Morning Parade
c) Night Parade
d) Midday Parade
What is a Night Parade.
What was the name of the band that the 'Queen of Soca' was a member of?
What is Square One.
What does the poppy symbolize?
It is a symbol of remembrance of those lost and hope for a positive future and a peaceful world.
What are the 3 'S' attractions advertised to visitors of the island?
What are Sea, Sand and Sun.
What does, "Monkey sih, monkey do", mean?
It means when you see how others behave a certain way and you then imitate their behavior.
What was the Act of Parliament that granted Barbados’s Independence in 1966?
What is, The Barbados Independence Act 1966.
Which Barbados disc jockey was crowned world #1?
Who is Dj Puffy.
What is the purpose of Remembrance Day and how do we celebrate it?
Remembrance Day is a time to remember all those who fought in the world wars and we celebrate it by having a parade and church service.
Give the names of any three unarmed Units who participate in the Independence Day Parade.
The Barbados Prison Service
The Barbados Fire Service
The Government Security Guards
The Barbados Youth Service
The Barbados Boy Scouts Association
The Girl Guides Association of Barbados
What does, "De higher de monkey climb, de more 'e show 'e tail", mean?
It means the more you show off, the more your faults are brought to the open.
Approximately how many years did the British Rule Barbados before Independence.
What is 350 years.
Which calypsonian has won the pic o de crop title the most times?
Who is Red Plastic Bag.
What is the name of the poem that inspired the use of poppies as a symbol of Remembrance Day?
What is, In Flanders Fields.
What is the Barbados Legion?
It is a registered charity that assist ex-servicemen and women.
What does, "Yuh got plaster fuh evah sore", means?
It means you have an answer for ever problem.
What was the official start date for the Celebrations of the 50th Anniversary?
What is January 6, 2016.
What year did international pop star Rihanna officially become a Barbados ambassador?
What is 2008.
What is special about poppies?
In the fields where the fighting took place after the war and nothing would grow only poppies grew.
Name any five Parishes and their colours as represented under the Parish Independence Committees.
St. George - Red
St. Thomas - Cardinal
St. Peter - Lime Green
Christ Church - Orange
St. James - Electric Blue
St. John - Gold
St. Lucy - Jade
St. Michael – White
St. Andrew - Forest Green
St. Joseph – Teal
St. Philip - Purple