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FROM THEN TO NOW —
A fascinating history has given Barbados its rich
culture and heritage, a topic that visitors can immerse themselves in at local attractions today
FAM FEEDBACK Barry Wigham, Usher Travel T
he culture of Barbados has been shaped by a rich history woven from its English and West African roots. While Barbados
was initially inhabited by various settlers, it was largely unoccupied when it was discovered by the English in 1625, in a move that would shape the island’s future dramatically. Two years later the first settlement was founded, and the colony adopted the British style of government with a parliamentary democracy. As more settlers, indentured servants and
slaves from West Africa arrived on the island, it was transformed by the sugar production industry. Barbados sugar was traded across the world, and by 1650 the island was the top sugar producer in the world. However, land soon became scarce, and when ships were sent to scout for areas to expand into in 1670, Charleston was discovered. The South Carolina city became a wealthy colony of
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I absolutely love Bajan culture – the relaxed nature of it and the friendliness. People are always pleased to see you and everyone you meet is so polite. There’s a warmth to the people here that you don’t necessarily get in the UK until you know people a bit better.
You can see aspects of the colonial history of the island everywhere because its independence it still relatively recent – the island only leſt British rule in the 1960s. You can see big echoes of that and of events even further back. History is all over the island.
Price always dicates travel to a point, but I think there’s something cultural here for families and plenty for couples. I’d be happy to recommend Barbados to any sort of client.
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