Colour galore! This exquisite piece typifies the beauty that is Junior Kadooment.

The Gleaner brings you highlights of the recent Junior Kadooment in St. Michaels, Barbados as part of the island's Crop Over festivities.

Ten bands participated in the march and paraded before 14 judges. The participating bands included Renée Ratcliffe's 'Alice In Wonderland', St. Phillip's Primary School's 'Water - The Source Of Life', Bush Hall Masqueraders 2K7's 'Topics Of Barbados 100', Reggie Cave Kadooment Band - 'The Legend Of Rachel Pringle', Lawrence T. Gay Memorial School's 'Looka De Food', and Carrington's Primary 'Yuh See We Come From De Sea'.

Categories included: historical, fantasy, topical, folklore, community and environmental.

Scenes from Junior Kadooment held recently in Barbados as part of annual Cropover activities. Betty West's colourful 'Hotel Masquerade From De Sea' was a tribute to some of the best in Barbados, including Coral Reef, Bougainvillea Blue Horizon, Rainbow, Yellow Bird, Pirates Inn and Tamarind Cove. - Photos courtesy of The Nation

Left: Winner of the Fantasy Category, 'Alice in Wonderland', Will's Primary School (leader Renée Ratcliffe). Right: This participant parades her costume in the annual Junior Kadooment in St. Michaels, Barbados.

Winner of the Topical Category: 'De Weather Man Say', Gwyneth Squires' band (leader Gwyneth Squires).