Organisers have reported a successful Holetown Festival albeit with reduced events this year.In 2020, the Holetown Festival was the only national event that got off the ground, largely because of the time of the year it is staged. Weeks after the festival that year, the country recorded its first COVID-19 case and all other national festivals were cancelled for 2020 and 2021 as well.In 2020, the coveted Miss Holetown Queen of the Festival pageant was removed with the intention of it being staged in September 2020 as part of the St James We Gatherin’ activities. Sadly, those anticipating its return were disappointed again this year.The event, which usually sees a packed audience in the hall of Frederick Smith Secondary School, was a staple of the festival for many years and we hope it makes a comeback soon.We welcome the return of the Holetown Festival as we appreciate what it means to folks living in the west and north of the island. We are also acutely aware of what it means to the vendors who ply their trade, the entertainers who get work, and the tourists who get a taste of an authentic Bajan experience.
