Dancers from the Barbados delegation enjoying themselves as they entertain the crowd.
The Haitian delegation stood out.
The Jamaicans making their way out of Queen's Park ready to parade.
CARIFESTA parade thrills and excites
BRIDGETOWN became a temporary hub for Caribbean culture on Sunday when the delegates who are participating in the 13th edition of the Caribbean Festival of Creative Arts (CARIFESTA), paraded through the streets.
The parade, which moved off from Queen’s Park at 3:30 p.m., created a colourful, festive and entertaining spectacle for the scores who lined the streets to be a part of the historic occasion.
The delegates from 26 regional territories used drums, whistles, trumpets, flutes, steel pan, their hands and voices to create music.
Dressed in their national colours, the delegates danced, jumped and pranced as they made their way to Kensington Oval for the opening ceremony to signal the start of the biggest festival in the Caribbean.
While all the delegates represented their countries in their own unique and special way, there were those that definitely stood out.
It was almost impossible not to take a second glance at the Haitian men and women, who wore creative and appealing costumes as they told a story of the journey to the historic Haitian Revolution.
The culture of Bermuda, which reflects the heritage of its people who are chiefly of African and European descent, was told in a very “loud” way. From start to finish, the Bermudians drummed and jammed all the way down the road, fully entertaining the spectators, singing folk songs at the top of their lungs.
The Guyanese were definitely out in their numbers. The delegates from the South American territory wore costumes that painted a memorable picture of a multifaceted culture.
The delegates from the host country went above and beyond to show-off the nation’s rich culture and heritage. The Barbados Landship, stilt walkers, King and Queen of the Crop and dancers, all played their respective roles in creating a memorable street party that was enjoyed by many spectators who waved and proudly nodded their heads in agreement. The colours worn by the Barbadian delegates were spectacular.
The last time CARIFESTA was held in Barbados was in 1981. (AH)