![]() ![]() A conch shell is the shell from a tropical invertebrate ocean animal. The blowing of this shell takes tenacity and very strong lungs. Anyone can tell when this festival has begun by the loud sound of an empty conch shell which is no easy feat. The main events of Barbados' fish festival are held on the Saturday before Easter and the Monday after which is also a bank holiday here in Barbados. ![]() ![]() The Holetown Festival commemorates the landing of the first settlers to Holetown, St. Oistins is home to Barbados' Oistins Fish Festival held around Easter time in April directly after Holetown Festival which is in February. At this event you have the choice of trying pie with a variety of other Caribbean fish e.g. A popular spot where you can find this dish is in Oistins, Christ Church (fishing village) particularly on Friday nights for their weekly fish fry. It can be found at almost every supermarket deli or food court through out Barbados. It is very common in most households as well as through out Barbados. This dish is usually accompanied with fried flying fish or chicken. It comprises of macaroni, milk, eggs, onions, sweet pepper, ketchup, seasonings and grated cheddar cheese. Affectionally referred to as "pie" in Barbados, this dish is Barbados' modern day version of the boxed "mac and cheese" but with a Caribbean flair. ![]()
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