Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2016 | Page 56

Crop Over Read-In - Photo Credit: David Yearwood

#20. OPENING GALA AND

CEREMONIAL DELIVERY OF THE
LAST CANES Let´s start the season
off, officially! Today´s events include
the crowning of the King and Queen of
the sugar cane season harvest(the most
productive sugar cane cutters), a recreation of plantation life in Barbados,
a heritage parade, and a creative art
talent showcase.
goo.gl/QFw3Xj

#19. PORK LIME Pork, pork, and

more pork! Come get it at the Garrison
Brigade house every Friday during the
season in any form: stewed, baked,
fried, soused (in lime juice, salt and
pepper), etc. Take your eyes off your
plate for a minute to hear live and DJ
music being played, door prizes being
given out, people shopping at a mobile
fair, etc... Eat up and enjoy!
goo.gl/4SpRXH

Photo Credit: Shana Jones

Crop Over Heritage Walk and Tour - Photo Credit: D

#18. CROP OVER CRAFT

WORKS This is what I call a true
mixed-pot event. At the Barbados
Museum, local artisans display their
works in leather, textiles, wood, and
metal. There´s henna tattooing and
face painting for the kids, a Bajan Eats
station offers locally made delicacies,
live actors bring you Barbadian culture
up close, DJ/live music gets you in the
Crop Over spirit, there’s guided tours
of the museum´s galleries, plus a host
of other things to see and do.
goo.gl/tI4OF6

#17. CROP OVER HERITAGE

WALK To get a break from the hot
sun, this exploration of Bridgetown
at night is perfect. Themed
“Bridgetown by Night: On the Road
to Independence”, the walking tour of
the city exposes visitors to historically
significant people, places, and events

52

through ¨live statues¨, costumed
performers, and conveniently placed
¨props¨. Dust off your walking shoes
and meet me in the city!
goo.gl/utDkOu

#16. CROP OVER VISUAL

ARTS FESTIVAL Art lovers! The
island’s best visual artists present the
story of Crop Over through beautiful
2D and 3D works and textile/jewellery/
basket creations. This year the crème de
la crème will rise to the top with their
intriguing interpretation of the theme
“From Plantation Slavery to Rebellion
and Independence: What Mirror Image
Do We Have of Ourselves?” Cameras
ready?
goo.gl/QgqR6I

Pan on the Sand - Photo Credit: Ben Wood

Recov