The National Cultural Foundation
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St. James, Barbados
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A Teacher’s Truth, Spoken Aloud
When Samantha Julien stepped onto the NIFCA stage to share her spoken word piece 1260, she carried with her far more than a poem. She carried the collective exhaustion, pride, frustration, and deep, unshakable calling of hundreds of Barbadian teachers whose daily realities often go unseen. A Spanish teacher at Parkinson Memorial School ...
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All-Stars of the Arts Take the Stage at NIFCA Performing Arts Gala
The stage is set for an unforgettable evening of artistry and excellence when the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) presents the NIFCA Performing Arts Gala this Sunday, November 16th, 2025, from 6 p.m. at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. The Gala marks the grand finale of this year’s National Independence Festival of ...
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NIFCA 2025 Performing Arts Calendar Showcases the Best of Barbadian Talent
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has officially unveiled the NIFCA Performing Arts Calendar for 2025, setting the stage for a vibrant season of artistic excellence under the banner “The Tradition of Excellence Continues.” The highly anticipated semi-finals, which began on October 10 at Combermere School, have already seen performers from ...
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Stepping into the role of Burgie
When Jabari Brown took on the role of a young Irving Burgie in production Daylight: A Tribute to Burgie, he knew the responsibility was heavy. One quick search into history would highlight that Burgie is not only a name in music history but also one of the architects of the ...
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CARIFESTA XV Brings Digital Innovation as Technology Meets Arts
As CARIFESTA XV unfolds in Barbados, the festival is not only a celebration of heritage and tradition, but also a gateway to the future. Among its many highlights is a workshop series led by Chris Welch, an artist with more than 15 years of experience incorporating coding, artificial intelligence (AI), ...
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Reimagining Dance Through Technology
For many, the world of dance and technology may seem like two separate worlds. But for Valencia James, the fusion of both is not just a creative endeavor rather, it is a journey that is transforming the way we think about storytelling, collaboration and culture. As part of the CARIFESTA ...
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Shop and party at Bridgetown Market this weekend
It is the big Crop Over weekend and the fun, food, arts, craft, entertainment, soca artistes, hot DJs and more will all come together in an exhilarating Bridgetown Market Party Zone to be staged on Saturday and Sunday. A relaxing evening experience for Barbadians and visitors is being created as ...
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Crop Over Folk Concert merges past and present sent
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dance and powerful storytelling at this year’s Crop Over Folk Concert titled Full Circle. Patrons are in for a treat on Friday night.Under the creative direction of Levi King, this free event promises to be a groundbreaking production that will captivate audiences and spark meaningful ...
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