Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 93

EVENTS JULY 5 - 9 Dive Fest Barbados This event will feature water awareness programs, scuba and freediving demonstrations, beach clean ups, conservation tips, lionfish hunting and tasting, as well as scuba dives all over the island. www.divefestbarbados.com JULY Barbados Crop Over Festival This annual festival is a traditional celebration of the end of the sugar cane harvest, dating back to the 1780’s. It begins with the Opening Gala and Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes and the crowning of the King and Queen of the Festival. It culminates with the Grand Kadooment Day carnival festival. AUGUST 17 - 27 Carifesta XIII Artistic and cultural expressions under the theme: “Asserting Our Culture, Celebrating Ourselves” SEPTEMBER 2 - 3 The Barbados Beach Wellness Festival From early morning beach workouts to energetic Rock Om Yoga, the wellness festival will bring together remarkable groups of yoga and meditation instructors, musicians, speakers, chefs and other professionals for a transformational experience. [email protected] SEPTEMBER 5 - 10 Barbados Cycling Festival The six-day event has been designed for cyclists of all abilities to discover Barbados from an unparalleled perspective. The first five days will offer visitors the opportunity to get to know the various parishes of Barbados on both road and mountain bikes. [email protected] Photo Credit: Ben Ramirez