Cultural practices in Barbados

Barbados is located at the easternmost tip of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. It is a coral and limestone island. Surrounded by the ocean, the west faces Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada across the water. Barbados is an extension of the Cordillera Mountains in the South American continent in the sea, and is mostly composed of coral limestone. Barbados is also a member of the Lesser Antilles and a tourist destination in Haiti in the Caribbean.

Barbados belongs to a tropical maritime climate zone. 7-11 The month is the rainy season, with the southeast wind prevailing; February and March are the dry season, with the northeast wind prevailing. Hurricanes often occur. The temperature changes little, usually between 22°C and 32°C. The average annual precipitation is 1525 mm, the coastal area is 1016 mm, and the central platform reaches 2286 mm. The annual sunshine reaches 3000 hours.

In 1518, Spain landed on the island for slaves seeking to work on sugar farms. When the Spaniards landed on the island, they saw that the green trees were shaded, with wisps of moss hanging from each tree, like a beard. Faced with this strange scenery, the Spaniards named the island, Barbado (with a beard) Island. Later, they kidnapped the residents of the island, and Beard Island became an uninhabited island. In 1620, the British landed on this deserted island and built a sugar farm. They brought in large numbers of black slaves from the African continent to serve as labor, growing sugar cane and refining sugar. After the end of World War II, the island was unwilling to form a coalition government with other islands in the West Indies. Instead, it declared independence itself, but joined the British Commonwealth and became a member of the Commonwealth. Barbados continues to develop the sugar industry left behind by the United Kingdom, using this income as its main source of finance. Because the country is located on the island of Barbados, it is called the "bearded" country.

The national bird of Barbados is the American White Pelican, a large swimming bird. The beak is long and the throat sacs are developed, making it suitable for fishing, but it is not stored. It mainly inhabits lakes, rivers, coastal and swamps. They often live in groups, are good at flying, swimming, and can also walk well on the ground. When flying, the head is retracted backward, the neck is bent against the back, the feet are extended backward, and the wings are flapping slowly and powerfully. It can also use the rising thermal air to soar and glide back and forth in the air like an eagle, but it is usually not as high as an eagle. When swimming in the water, the neck is often bent into an "S" shape and makes a rough and hoarse cry from time to time.

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the national flower of Barbados. The leguminous cloud is an upright evergreen shrub, 3 meters high, with an orange-red crown and golden edges. It blooms on the branches all year round like a flaming butterfly. It is one of the valuable ornamental trees in tropical areas.

Barbados cuisine combines the characteristics of Africa, the Caribbean, the West Indies, Europe and other places. Fish are the main ingredients of Barbados's diet and include tuna, sharks, salmon, cod, red snapper, non-swimmer, dolphin fish, as well as shrimp, lobsters, crabs and sea urchins. In addition, flying fish is the most popular delicacy on the island and a symbol of Barbados.

In addition to seafood, Barbados also offers a wide range of meat dishes, including chicken, beef, pork, turkey, duck meat, etc. Cooking methods include frying, grilling, roasting, grilling and marinating. Traditional delicacies include "cou-cou" snacks, rice and peas, macaroni patties, etc., which are generally served with fruits and vegetables, such as breadfruit, papaya, tapioca, mangoes and wanosou.

Barbados is located in the tropics, and clothing has not changed much throughout the year, mainly summer clothes. Men usually wear suits for formal occasions. For particularly grand occasions, you should also wear a black dress and tie a bow. The Governor, Chief Justice, etc. also wear tuxedos.

Barbados people are polite and raise their hands to say hello to everyone they see. I am more enthusiastic about foreigners. If I ask for directions, I will often encounter driving you there. They never spit everywhere and obey traffic rules when driving. People's commonly used addresses are Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss. Shake hands are often held, and people of different sects strictly abide by their respective canons.

Bahiba Scenic Area is located on the east coast of Barbados. The trees along the coast are blown by strong winds all year round to form a unique scenery that lies sideways in one direction. Because the scenery resembles parts of Scotland, it is also called the "Scotland" of Barbados.

Barbados National Park was originally a resting place for the British royal family and aristocrats. After Barbados became a national park. The park is located on Mount Farley, 900 feet above sea level, and you can see the sea from afar.

Karon Beach is located in the St. Philip area, in the south-central part of the West Coast, with a coastline of 3 kilometers long and is recognized as one of the top ten beautiful beaches in the world.

The Barbados Museum, formerly a British military prison, records the island's evolution since the 16th century and features natural history galleries, historical maps, works of art, and shops and courtyard cafes.

Board a 65-foot, 80-ton submarine and explore the beautiful underwater world around the coastline of Barbados. From the shallow harbor of Bridgetown, passengers will take a 45-minute guided adventure tour as the submarine dives 150 feet below sea level and passengers can appreciate the exotic seabed life that the Caribbean Sea has to offer.