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A week-long boat race called Antigua Sailing Week takes place in the waters near English Harbour in the parish of St. Paul's, Antigua. One of Antigua's most notable occasions is it. [10] It was established in 1967 [11] and is regarded as one of the top regattas in the world, averaging 100 yachts, 1500 competitors, and 5000 spectators each year.
Pages in category "Culture of Antigua and Barbuda" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
During the Ceramic period from 500 BC–1500 AD, Antigua and Barbuda was primarily inhabited by the Arawak. This is the earliest time period in the country's history that a majority ethnic group has been able to be determined. [1]
Most of the enslaved Africans brought to Antigua and Barbuda disembarked from the Bight of Biafra (22,000 Africans) and the Gold Coast (16,000 Africans). Other African slaves came from the Windward Coast (11,000 Africans), the West Central Africa (9,000 Africans), the Bight of Benin (6,000 Africans), Senegambia (5,000 Africans), Guinea and Sierra Leone (4,000 Africans).
Symbol Image References Flag [2]Coat of arms [3]National dress Plaid dress designed by Heather Doram [4]National flower Dagger log flower [1]National animal European fallow deer
Antigua and Barbuda cuisine refers to the cuisines of the Caribbean islands Antigua and Barbuda. The national dish is fungee (pronounced "foon-jee") and pepperpot. [1] Fungee is a dish similar to Italian polenta, made mostly with cornmeal. [1] Other local dishes include ducana, seasoned rice, saltfish and lobster (from Barbuda).
In 2014 the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party regained power from a massive win with the leader being the "World Boss", Gaston A. Browne. [18] A snap election was called three years later, and the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party led by the incumbent Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne dominated the elections with a landslide victory of 15-1-1 ...
Immigration to Antigua and Barbuda is regulated by the Immigration and Passport Act, most recently amended in 2023. [2] [3] For those wishing to become an Antiguan and Barbudan citizen or resident, one must first apply to the immigration department for an extension to their visa. In addition to standard documentation, one must also prove that ...