Antigua and Barbuda Clothing

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Worn by market vendors and cake makers in Antigua and Barbuda, circa 1834. (This version designed by native Antiguan Heather Doram.) "National Day" is when many Antiguans proudly wear their national clothing, serve or eat local food and drinks, and attend national prayer services.

Antiguan Culture On Display In Dance Performances
Independence activities are being held under the theme “Antigua and Barbuda One Family: Celebrating With Pride, Vision and Integrity.”

Held at the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Center several dance groups entertained the audience moving to the rhythm of drums in madras themed costumes or traditional clothing depicting the Antiguan flag.
Antiguan Culture On Display In Dance Performances 

Antigua and Barbuda—close to the midpoint of the island chain known as the Lesser Antilles—is located at the outer curve of the Leeward Islands, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Antigua is 404 miles (650 kilometers) southeast of Cuba. With an area of 108 square miles (281 square kilometers), it is the second-largest of the Leeward Islands and about two-thirds the size of New York City. Barbuda lies about 31 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of Antigua and is about half its size.

Barbuda has sandy beaches and a large lagoon and mangrove swamp on its western side. The island was leased to a single British family for nearly 200 years and has only one village, Codrington.

Traditional dress of Antigua and Barbuda is a part of the numerous cultural festivals and carnival celebrations held in the country.