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Bajan (/ ˈ b eɪ dʒ ən / BAY-jən), or Bajan Creole, is an English-based creole language with West/Central African and British influences spoken on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Bajan is primarily a spoken language, meaning that in general, standard English is used in print, in the media, in the judicial system, in government, and in day ...
Barbadian or Bajan English (/ ˈ b eɪ dʒ ən / BAY-jən) is a dialect of the English language as used by Barbadians (Bajans) and by Barbadian diasporas. [ 1 ] Pronunciation
Barbados is famous for its music, with genres such as calypso, soca, and reggae being the most popular in the country. Rihanna is one of the most well-known Barbadian musicians. Barbadian cuisine is a fusion of African, European, indigenous and Caribbean influences. Some of Barbados's most popular dishes are cou-cou and flying fish.
The trident symbol featured in the flag of Barbados. The flag consists of a triband of two bands of ultramarine, which are said to stand for the ocean surrounding the country and the sky, though some sources attribute both blue stripes to be representing the ocean. [7] [8] The blue stripes are separated by a golden middle band, which represents ...
Barbados. Barbadians, known by the colloquialism Bajan(s) (pronounced 'bay-jun') Barbadian English language; Bajan Creole, a Creole language; Other location.
Flag of the Colony of Barbados: A British Blue Ensign with an emblem of Barbados 1958–1962: Flag of the West Indies Federation: 1870–1966: Flag of the governor of Barbados: A Union Jack with an emblem of Barbados in the centre surrounded by a laurel wreath 1870–1966: Ensign of Barbados: A British Red Ensign with an emblem of Barbados 2016
Rhotic: Bajan (Barbadian), Guyanese; Influenced by Irish English: Jamaican, Bajan; Influenced by any of the above, as well as Spanish and indigenous languages: Central American English dialects like the Belizean Creole (Kriol), or the Mískito Coastal Creole and Rama Cay Creole spoken in Nicaragua
Miami Beach, Barbados. The culture of Barbados is a blend of West African and British cultures present in Barbados. English is the official language of the nation, reflecting centuries of British influence, but the Bajan dialect in which it is spoken is an iconic part of the Barbadian culture. This dialect is a combination of the languages from ...