This Week in Barbados: Keeping cultural rhythm alive

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August 11, 2026

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This Week in Barbados: Keeping cultural rhythm alive

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Even after the 2026 Crop Over season has ended, the celebration of Barbadian culture and identity remains a year-round commitment.

In this week’s episode of This Week in Barbados, reporter Chyna Haynes sat down with cultural dancer and choreographer Ghelisa Mayers for a discussion on the art of dance and its role in preserving Barbadian culture.

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