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Culture Corner is where we celebrate the soul of Barbados. From the depths of our traditions to the expressions of our language and arts, this section is a cohobblopot of all that makes us unique.

God Is Ah Bajan
God Is Ah BajanCulture CornerMay: St. John

God Is Ah Bajan

By: La Shawna Griffith  In Barbados, the saying “God is a Bajan” is more than just a phrase it is a heartfelt expression of the island’s deep spiritual roots. Nowhere…
We Gatherin'May 31, 20252 min
Bajan Roots: DJ Puffy’s Rise to World Champion and Cultural Ambassador
Bajan Roots: DJ Puffy’s Rise to World Champion and Cultural AmbassadorCulture CornerMay: St. John

Bajan Roots: DJ Puffy’s Rise to World Champion and Cultural Ambassador

By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste  Andre ‘DJ Puffy’ Parris has arguably become one of the brightest beacons of talent, tenacity and Caribbean pride to be discovered in Barbados. In the ever-evolving…
We Gatherin'May 31, 20253 min
Explore the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage Centres
Explore the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage CentresCulture CornerMay: St. John

Explore the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage Centres

By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste  Ever wondered about the history of your parish? Discover it firsthand at the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage Centres.  These Heritage Centres are immersive community spaces geared…
We Gatherin'May 31, 20253 min
Nailah Folami Imoja: A Literary Force Who Embodies the Spirit of We Gatherin
Nailah Folami Imoja: A Literary Force Who Embodies the Spirit of We GatherinCulture CornerMay: St. John

Nailah Folami Imoja: A Literary Force Who Embodies the Spirit of We Gatherin

By: La Shawna Griffith  In a celebration befitting her remarkable journey, cultural practitioner and writer Nailah Folami Imoja recently secured first prize in the prestigious 27th Frank Collymore Literary Endowment…
We Gatherin'May 30, 20253 min
Jennifer Sealy: A St. John Girl Through and Through
Jennifer Sealy: A St. John Girl Through and ThroughCulture CornerMay: St. John

Jennifer Sealy: A St. John Girl Through and Through

By: La Shawna Griffith  For cultural practitioner Jennifer Sealy, St. John is more than a parish, it is home, heart, and heritage. Her voice brims with warmth and nostalgia as…
We Gatherin'May 30, 20254 min
Sheldon Hope: Using Music to Light the Way in St. Thomas
Sheldon Hope: Using Music to Light the Way in St. ThomasApril: St. JosephCulture Corner

Sheldon Hope: Using Music to Light the Way in St. Thomas

When you think of St. Thomas, images of rolling hills and a strong, close-knit community probably come to mind. At the heart of that community is Sheldon Hope  educator, musician,…
We Gatherin'April 24, 20253 min
Chrissy D’s Soundtrack for Love
Chrissy D’s Soundtrack for LoveApril: St. JosephCulture Corner

Chrissy D’s Soundtrack for Love

Chrissy D’s Soundtrack for Love Chrissy D is a gifted singer-songwriter known for her seamless blending of genres, and well on her way to creating an exciting discography. As Barbados remains…
We Gatherin'April 24, 20251 min
Dawayne Sandiford: From Struggles to Strokes of Brilliance
Dawayne Sandiford: From Struggles to Strokes of BrillianceApril: St. JosephCulture Corner

Dawayne Sandiford: From Struggles to Strokes of Brilliance

In the parish of St. Peter, where creativity and culture run deep, 23-year-old Dawayne Sandiford is using art to rewrite his story one brushstroke at a time. A rising talent…
We Gatherin'April 25, 20252 min
Bajan Grandma’s Use to Say…
Bajan Grandma’s Use to Say…April: St. JosephCulture Corner

Bajan Grandma’s Use to Say…

We Gatherin'April 26, 20251 min
Bajan Quizz: St. Lucy, St. Peter, St. Thomas & St. Joseph
Bajan Quizz: St. Lucy, St. Peter, St. Thomas & St. JosephApril: St. JosephCulture Corner

Bajan Quizz: St. Lucy, St. Peter, St. Thomas & St. Joseph

Do you think you know these four parishes? Take this fun test on your knowledge of Barbados… 1. Which Prime Minister was born in St. Lucy? 2. Where in Lucy…
We Gatherin'April 26, 20252 min
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