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Barbados Culture:
People
Barbados; Ordinary & Extraordinary
Personalities
The Caribbean is full of people who are larger than life. They
fill your mind with their colourful speech, their walk, their
engaging looks and their endless energy and love of life. They
are children who will never grow old, no matter what their age,
they insist on having fun.
STORIES:
Village Lifestyles (Bathsheba) | Barbados Saga (an Axses WorldSagas.com project)
Barbados personalities are no exception
to the rule, but Barbadians will surprise with their warmth,
casual charm and sophistication. The island is a reflection
of its people. Here the simple chattel house sits boldly in
the splendor of wealthy estates. The beach vendor will
happily discuss the meaning of life with anyone, from Pope
to movie star. They usually have an inspired point of view.
Barbadians are different to other Caribbean Personalities
in many ways. They are most spiritual and religiously conscious.
They are by nature open, thoughtful and generous. They love
a party but will have time for anyone, they like people, no
matter what background, race, and disposition. They make time
for quiet and shy people and draw them out with disarming
innocence and charm. They will rise to the occasion on any
occasion to shoot the breeze and laugh and joke with the most
outrageous personalities of our time.
What Visitors say:
I have spent the last eight winters holidaying in Barbados.
Although I've tried other islands in the Caribbean from
time to time, none really match up to Barbados and the
reason is chiefly down to the people. Bajans are the friendliest
islanders. It is also one of the few places - in the world
- where a single woman traveller can wander around feeling
perfectly safe. Guess where I'm going next Christmas?
In fact I've just booked up this morning, one month from
Dec 15th. Heaven. I'm dreaming of a sunny Christmas...
Mary Watts, UK
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I was in Barbados in April 1998. I went there for 5 days
but every single day I called the airlines to extend for
another day then another day and on and on. I have never
been to a more beautiful island in my life. I have traveled
most of the Caribbean, Mexico, Cuba, JA, etc. but being
in Barbados was like being in heaven.
The people were so incredibly friendly I was shocked.
I was asking for direction one day and the man actually
jumped into the back of our Mok and directed us to where
we were going right up to the front door. The hospitality
and special treatment we got from every single person
we met could not be compared to anywhere else I have been.
I am now planning my wedding and intend to go to Barbados
with my fiancé and elope while we are there. I can't wait
to get back to my favorite place on this earth! ......
Elayne Nusbaum
PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES:
ANTHONY
| DAVID | STREET VENDOR|
COCONUT MAN | MARATHON
MAN | IRVING BURGIE
DONNA'S BEACH GARMENTS | FISHERS
| TAILOR| CHOIR BOY | SINGING
PLUMBER
RUM SHOP (a story) | SIR GARFIELD SOBERS | HUMANITARIAN
- OLGA | MUSIC | ARCHITECTURE
ARTISTS | RELIGION
| CARNIVAL | NIGHTLIFE
| VISITORS MEMORIES | HISTORY
| NATIONAL
HEROES
| PEOPLE PHOTOS
STORIES:
Village Lifestyles
(Bathsheba) | Barbados
Saga (an Axses WorldSagas.com project)
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