The National Cultural Foundation
West Terrace,
St. James, Barbados
246-417-6610
Kerry Belgrave took his poems to school, hoping nobody would see them. He was a young teacher at St. George Secondary School, using the privacy of his lunch break to [...]
Rooted in Barbados’ rich cultural heritage, Sailors’ Valentines preserve a story of traditional craftsmanship, the knowledge of Black Barbadian women and the enduring relationship between people and the marine environment. [...]
Jamaal Bowen can make you thirsty with an explanation. Give him green mango, cinnamon and a good rum, and he will take you through the fragrance, the first taste, the [...]
Would you recognise pudding and souse if it arrived without the familiar Saturday plate? Javon Cummins is willing to test you. His version begins with braised pork belly and a [...]
Natasha Jules can trace two decades behind the bar to one evening on the other side of it. A friend had taken her to a bar in St Lawrence Gap. [...]
In Barbados, rum is more than something poured into a glass. It is part of the island’s history, its agriculture, its social life and for generations, its celebrations. Born from [...]
Celebrate weeks of Barbadian talent, artistry and cultural expression at NIFCA 2026! 🇧🇧 From performing arts and film to visual arts, culinary displays and literary celebrations, there’s something for everyone. [...]
More Barbadians are stepping forward to tell their stories, showcase their talents and explore new creative possibilities through the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA). Launched by the National [...]
Barbados on the MenuLocal Food Stops for Food and Rum Festival Season As the Barbados Food and Rum Festival returns, we go beyond the festival table to some of the [...]
Before the sugar flowers and celebration cakes, there was fruit with salt. A small childhood pleasure, simple enough to need no recipe. For Esther James, it holds the beginnings of [...]