![]() They wore costumes made of grass, feathers, flowers, and bones during this festive period, parading themselves in the streets while singing and dancing. The concept of celebrating a bountiful harvest comes from Africa, where most Barbadians trace their ancestry - Barbadians adopted this culture and added their twist. They also got the opportunity to honor their old traditions and customs. ![]() It was a holiday they eagerly anticipated, and when it came, they always celebrated it in grand style - finally, they could enjoy their lives, even if it was only for a few weeks. Those who worked on sugar cane plantations got the rare opportunity to smile, laugh, and be merry. Kadooment Day and Crop Over day were introduced in the late 18th century to celebrate the successful harvest of the sugar crop. Barbados was one of the biggest sugar cane producers in the 1700s because of slave labor. ![]() ‘Kadooment’ is a Bajan phrase meaning ‘large party.’ This holiday is centuries old, dating back to the time of slavery.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |