When the cultural exhibition was unveiled, the High Commissioner for Barbados was in attendance. Poster printing in Reading can be used to promote public awareness of exhibitions.
Guy Hewitt, the serving High Commissioner, told the Reading Chronicle:
“It is important that we start to record the contribution of Barbados in Britain because Barbados has made a wonderful contribution here so congratulations to our diaspora community for what is going to be a successful project.”
According to the High Commissioner, a relatively large number of people from Barbados live in Reading. The connection between the two places emerged during the course of the 1950s. Biscuit manufacturers were involved in the transportation of sugar and this behaviour led to the link.
Interviews with immigrants from Barbados are being showcased at the museum. Other artefacts are adding extra interest to the display. David Bell, the Vice Chancellor at the University of Reading, was present at the start of the exhibition. He was joined by the mayor of the town and by the chairperson for the local Barbados and Friends Association.
The exhibition may be given extra impetus by events elsewhere. A gospel choir from the community is scheduled to sing in the local concert hall. Meanwhile, an historian from Wokingham called Guy Grannum is going to give a relevant cultural talk.