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Barbados Beyond The Beach: Intriguing Insights into Heritage, and Culture.

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Commemorating Barbados Rich Heritage and Culture Beyond The Beach. Bajans are a mix of Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. The island's history of slavery and colonization has in-fact left an enduring influence on the Bajan people, and their culture shows this mix of effects and origins. Despite these historical hardships, Barbadians are recognized for their humour and heart. They are friendly and welcoming. They have a high sense of neighborhood, evident in how they come together to commemorate celebrations and special celebrations. They are comfy in their skin, lots are not thinking about discovering more about their African heritage. One notable rogue explains: "I understand who I am - I am Bajan; what is the point of digging up the past." Not all concur, and lots of of the Rogues in Paradise strategy to do the DNA test to explore their roots and heritage. In 1627, the British settled the island, and it became a property of the British Empire. The British sugarcane...

Fantastic 5-Star Review of Rogues in Paradise

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Rogues in Paradise , by Ian R. Clayton, is the unknown true saga of the people of Barbados. The island is one of the world's top travel destinations; more than 25 cruise ships stop off at Barbados each year, and its 80-plus beaches lure one million visitors annually. But Barbados has a rich and diverse culture hidden to most; its history was created by colonialists who enslaved its population and canceled their culture. Avid Traveller, Calum Glenny, has written review of Rogues in Paradise, The real story of Barbados. Its insightful stories of the people will certainly make you laugh out loud. Yet the book is also examination of history and heritage that leaves no stone unturned. Rogues will make you laugh with characters like 'Fred' and his funny courtroom adventure trying to conserve the Race Horse Bathing at Pebbles Beach. The Characters in Rogues include heroes, knights of the realm, Dames, and legends. Their anecdotes are playfully woven into a substantive expeditio...