Fun and festivities in Antigua - celebrations, festivals and cultural events

Antigua is a group of islands that were named after Antigua De Santa Maria Church that is located in Seville. The islands were named this way by …
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The national cuisine of Antigua and Barbuda was formed gradually. It includes a wide variety of local dishes and products, traditional for Latin …
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The Antigua Carnival takes place in late July and August. It is dedicated to the day of the abolition of slavery on the Islands in 1834. Grand processions in carnival costumes, parades, and parties with music in the style of Calypso (Afro-Caribbean musical style) are held throughout the country for 10 days. The final of the Miss Antigua pageant is held at this time. The streets are filled with people singing and dancing. The annual Mango and Pineapple Festival is also held in August. Festival guests learn all about these two fruits, as well as the many ways to prepare and eat them. The best chefs in the country compete in the preparation of intricate dishes and desserts. Fruits from the Christian Valley and the famous black pineapples from Cades Bay are used during the festival. You can visit the competition or watch it on TV. Bartenders prepare delicious and unusual fruit-based cocktails.
The main feature of the residents of Antigua and Barbuda is their goodwill and rather restrained emotions. The centuries-old influence of English is …
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Five Island Peninsula is also an important tourist destination on Antigua. The peninsula got its unusual name because of the five giant stones that rise from the water not far from the coast. At a glance, Five Island may look like a lifeless and dull place, but the peninsula is rich in interesting landmarks and is perfectly suitable for beach recreation. There are more than ten beautiful beaches along the coast. Go deeper into the island to see another interesting natural landmark – a giant … Read more

On the west of the island is its highest mountain called Obama reaching 409 meters in height. Interesting hiking trails are laid along the mountain slopes and surrounding areas. No special training is required to overcome these routes. Hiking up the mountain remains one of the most popular entertainments. A wonderful view of Antigua and nearby islands awaits all hikers at the end of the way. In these places, one can see many rare plants and trees, as well as rare bird species for whom this is … Read more

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