THE CARIFESTA XIII planning committee seemed to have pulled out all stops to ensure the closing ceremony ended in grand style on Sunday night.
And it certainly paid off, because the event did not lack style or flair.
The curtain came down on the festival just after 11 p.m. as thousands watched the fantastic performances by Barbadian cultural ambassadors Alison Hinds and Red Plastic Bag (RPB).Â
Both Hinds and RPB were backed by the ZigE Wallcott-led Azucar band, who helped to make great performances excellent. (TG)
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