'We Gatherin’ is a vision concepulized by Prime Minister, Hon Ms Mia, Amor, Mottley, is a 12-month global celebration of Barbadian excellence, and a re-commitment to the country’s successful future and core values that have defined us as a people. The year 2020 has been designated as the year for Barbadians and those who love this country to come home, reconnect with family and friends, and invest in the rebuilding and development of Barbados.

The initiative will begin in the north of the island in January 2020, and move southward every month, allowing each designated parish to showcase its icons, social life and the food for which it is renowned. The parish celebrations will culminate in St. Michael in November, and 'We Gatherin’ will climax in December in Barbados..

Located in the continent of the Caribbean, Barbados covers 430 square kilometres of land, making it the 206th largest nation in terms of land area. Barbados became an independent state in 1966, after gaining its sovereignty from The United Kingdom. ... As well, the people of Barbados are referred to as Barbadian/Bajan.

Barbados is generally a safe place to travel, according to the U.S. State Department, with great beaches, fine rum, beautiful resorts, excellent dining, and the energetic nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap; however, there are certain perils travelers need to be aware..

The cooler season runs roughly from December to mid-April when the weather is drier and less humid than other times of the year. 

Barbados is surrounded by over 70 miles of glorious palm-fringed, white sand beaches; warm, clear waters and a year round climate that is close to perfection.

After the first English settlement at Holetown in 1627, Barbados remained a British colony until achieving independence from Britain on November 30th 1966.

Motto: The golden shield contains the national flower, known as the Pride of Barbados, and a single bearded fig tree. The shield is supported by a dolphin fish and pelican. They stand for the Pelican Island, and fishing, respectively. At the bottom is Barbados' national motto ("Pride and Industry") on a scroll

The holiday is celebrated on 30th November. If 30th November falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be a public holiday.