Antigua and Barbuda to Send 90-Member Delegation to Carifesta in Barbados

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Festivals Minister Daryll Matthew (photo by Antigua Carnival)

Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to take part in Carifesta, the Caribbean’s premier cultural festival, set for Barbados from 22 to 31 August.

The Ministry of Creative Industries, through the Cultural Department, is coordinating the country’s participation.

Creative Industries Minister Daryll Matthew said a delegation of 80 to 90 members will represent the twin-island nation, highlighting its cultural heritage to regional and international audiences.

The contingent will feature the Hell’s Gate Steelband, traditional masqueraders, arts and crafts, and a culinary showcase with a focus on local delicacies such as lobster.

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5 COMMENTS

  2. Would be awesome if they livestream some of the performances for those of us who can’t make it to Barbados.

  3. So proud to see our culture being showcased on such a big stage! Can’t wait to hear Hell’s Gate live again. Represent Antigua and Barbuda

  4. I know Hells Gate is our champ and is proven to be the best of the best, want to believe as always they will be carrying the Antigua&Barbuda flag in NY for labor day and Miami carnival. Hells Gate proudly represented us in TnT at the last Carifesta, not forgetting my boy Lacu who often makes everyone in the audience just shake their heads in the way he smoothly makes that pan trembles, why not reward our first place winners Pandemonium and the talented Ms Lake with the honors this time?

  5. While I’m thrilled about our participation in Carifesta, I also hope this signifies a renewed and sustained commitment to the arts and culture sector at home. We need more than just one-off opportunities. We need better funding for local arts programs, more public spaces for artists to perform and display their work, and structured mentorship programs for our young, emerging talent. A strong presence at Carifesta should be built on a strong foundation here in Antigua and Barbuda.

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