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The Barbados

Crop over Festival

he Barbados Crop Over Festival is
one of the island’s most joyful and
T culturally rich traditions. Originally
celebrated at the end of the sugar cane
harvest season, it has evolved into a vibrant
expression of music, dance, food, and
national pride. Streets come alive with bold
colours, feathered costumes, steel pan
rhythms, and calypso performances that tell
stories of history, resilience, and community.

Crowds gather for concerts, parades, and
the famous Grand Kadooment Day, where
revellers dance through the streets in
dazzling costumes. Traditional dishes like
rice and peas, flying fish, and sweet treats fill
stalls, creating an atmosphere bursting with
energy and flavour. Beyond the celebration,
Crop Over honours Barbadian heritage and
the spirit of togetherness that has carried
generations through progress and change.

For our El Kanemi Boarding Theme Night,
students drew inspiration from this festival,
bringing the warmth, colour, and joy of
Barbados to campus and giving our
community a small taste of the island’s
most beloved celebration.

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