There is a saying in Barbados that Bajans run from rain but run to fire, is that really true?
As the annual Crop Over Festival climaxed over the weekend it demonstrated that the statement is not true!
Last Friday night for the Pic-O-De-Crop Finals the rain did not stop people from packing the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex.
The Foreday Morning revellers wined and chipped to Spring Garden Highway. Nothing could stop them.
Although it rained on Kadooment Day, thousands of revellers took to the street – regardless of the weather and costume price concerns.
Of course the weather did not stop the many onlookers, which included this writer.
When all is said and done, people will go to what they want to go to whether the rain falls or the sun shines.
Now I will turn to my favourite calypsonian Red Plastic Bag, and I must congratulate him for winning his tenth title and reaching his 30th anniversary in the art form.
Those other calypsonians who would like to beat the Red Plastic Bag must come with good material, for I had him to take the crown from the start of the competition.
On Kadooment Day there was not anything new. It was still too much exposure from our female revellers. Too many of our people could be seen drinking alcoholic beverages.
There were too many dances that carried the sexual overtones. When will it stop? Only God knows.
I am very concerned about the inappropriate use of school uniforms which were worn by some. This uniform thing is going too far – when will it stop!