Londoners attend the annual Notting Hill Carnival | AFP

Carifesta 2025 is underway in Barbados, running from August 22nd to the 31st under the theme “Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence.” The Caribbean cultural expo, now in its 15th edition, celebrates the diversity of the region’s people united by a shared history. This year, 34 countries are participating in the festival’s wide-ranging activities, with cultural exchange and integration at the heart of the celebration. | Dbstvstlucia