Barbados Beyond The Beach: A Journey Through Time and Heritage.
Barbados Beach Culture and Beyond. Bajans are a variety of cultural heritage from Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. The island's history of slavery and colonization has left a long lasting impact on the Bajan individuals, and their culture shows this mix of impacts and origins. In spite of these historical challenges, Barbadians are well-known for their sturdiness and heart. They are friendly and welcoming. They have a high sense of community, apparent in how they come together to celebrate festivals and unique occasions. Bajans are content in their skin, many are not thinking about discovering their African roots. One noteworthy rogue describes: "I know who I am - I am Bajan; what is the point of digging up the past." Not all concur, and several Rogues in Paradise have actually offered to do the DNA test to explore their roots and heritage. In 1627, the British claimed the island, and it became a colony of the British Empire. The British developed sugarcane plantation...