Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2018 | Page 87

EVENTS JANUARY 9 - 14 Barbados Independent Film Festival The Festival is committed to exhibiting independent films – long, short, fiction or documentary – from around the world that use smart storytelling to express fresh ideas that will enlighten, inspire and entertain audiences. Join them for a week of film screenings, filmmaker workshops, island excursions and other special events. www.barbadosfilmfest.org JANUARY 16 - 24 Mount Gay Round Barbados Race This event is hosted by the Barbados Cruising Club. Contact [email protected] for more information FEBRUARY 11- 18 Holetown Festival An outdoor festival is held every year to commemorate the arrival of the English settlers to Barbados. Gospel singing, folk dancing, parades, craft , food markets and more are all part of the festivities. Click here for more information about these and other events. Photo Credit: Joe Ross