Beyond the Beach!

Stories of Resilience and Triumph - Barbados Beyond The Beach The Bajan identity is a variety of cultural affects from Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. The island's history of slavery and colonization has left a long-lasting influence on the Bajan people, and their culture shows this mix of effects and origins.

Regardless of these historic hardships, Bajans are well-known for their humour and heart. They are friendly and inviting. They have a high sense of community, apparent in how they come together to honor festivals and special events. They are comfortable in their skin, numerous are not interested in finding out more about their African heritage. One significant rogue describes: "I comprehend who I am - I am Bajan; why return to all that catastrophe?" Not all concur, and several of the Rogues in Paradise are going to do the DNA test to explore their roots and heritage.

In 1627, the British settled the island, and it ended up being a property of the British Empire. The British developed sugarcane plantations on the island, and by the mid-17th century, Barbados had changed into the largest sugar producer in the new world.

It was a troubled period. The king of England was executed in the reign of Oliver Cromwell as lord protector of England. It was during his time as protector that the British colonised Barbados. Cromwell was a callous leader who favoured using Africans as free labour to develop the sugar powerhouse in Barbados. He sent out an Armada to Barbados to put down the royalist. A civil war was ready.

Opposing sides assembled on the Bay at Oistines. But, royalists and roundheads decided to put it off and gather to the bar to write a brand-new character. That was exceptional news for Barbados and other British conies who used the Barbados manuscript to create their own.

The book, Rogues In Paradise, talks about the inhuman and severe slave trade, and how it has and still impacts Barbados today. Nevertheless it is eventually a positive happy, book that is a tribute to resilience and the spirit in all of us.

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