#30daysofindependence

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🇧🇧Day 7 of #30DaysofIndependence and today we look at #Barbados ' national dish, Cou-Cou and Flying Fish! 🇧🇧 

 Cou-cou which is made from cornmeal and okra, can be enjoyed all year-round and some persons prefer to enjoy it with flying fish, saltfish or even alone! 🥣🍴

 Check out 👉👉  https://barbados.org/barbados-recipes-cou-cou.htm for a simple cou-cou recipe!

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🇧🇧 On Day 8 of #30DaysofIndependence, we look back on the first Independence Day in #Barbados in 1966! 🇧🇧

On November 30th 1966, the Barbados flag was flown for the first time while accompanied by the playing of the national anthem! 🎉 🙌

Check out 👉👉 https://barbados.org/indepen.htm for more information about our Independence history!

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🇧🇧 Day 3 of #30DaysofIndependence and we arrive at a popular Bajan delicacy, conkies! 🇧🇧 

This dish is traditionally made during November to celebrate our Independence and there is always a debate on whether they should contain raisins or not! 🍴 

To find a recipe for this treat (where raisins are optional), visit ➡️➡️ https://barbados.org/barbados-recipes-conkies.htm 

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🇧🇧On Day 19 of #30DaysofIndependence, we are highlighting the Independence Day Parade! 🇧🇧

🎖️This parade is held on November 30th and features a spectacular parade of military and civilian personnel! #Barbados 🎖️

Check out ➡️➡️  https://barbados.org/blog/join-the-independence-celebrations-in-barbados/ to find out more about our Independence celebrations!

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🇧🇧 We've already reached Day 16 of #30DaysofIndependence and we are focusing on Cassava Pone! 🇧🇧 

This sweet Bajan treat is made using cassava flour and coconut and it is very delicious with tea or alone! 🍴☕ 

Check out 👉👉 https://barbados.org/barbados-recipes-cassava-pone.htm to find an easy recipe for this treat!

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On Day 21 of  #30DaysofIndependence , we are looking at Sugar Cane! 🌿 🌿 

This crop has been used to make our Bajan sugar and now sugar cane juice is a very popular, delicious drink! 🍹

Check out 👉👉  https://barbados.org/sugar.htm to find out more about sugarcane production in #Barbados !

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🇧🇧 We're highlighting the Pride of #Barbados today on #30DaysofIndependence ! 🇧🇧 

🌺This is our National Flower and is also featured on our Coat of Arms! 🌺 

 Visit 👉👉 https://barbados.org/plants/pride.htm to find more information on this beautiful flower!

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🇧🇧 Day 5 of #30DaysofIndependence and today we are featuring one of our National Heroes,Errol Walton Barrow! 🇧🇧 

 He was the first Prime Minister of Barbados and is also known as the Father of Independence since he led Barbados to becoming an independent nation in 1966! 🎉🎉 

 Check out 👉👉 https://barbados.org/people/errol-barrow.htm to find out more about this hero and his contribution to #Barbados !