Cayman Islands Birthday Party at Margaritaville
The Caymanian Birthday Party
Nadine and I had to get to the George Town Yacht Club, there was an important party. The event included an amphibious vessel cruising the waves and streets. Soon it would depart. Fifty or so guests would enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks before snorkeling. Once the boat docked, a catered buffet was waiting with more hors d’oeuvres, hamburgers, pizza, seafood, and drinks next to the pool. This was one heck of a Cayman Islands birthday party . . . for a six-year old girl.
Yes, quite a few children’s birthday parties on island have been out of “our” norm. We have felt a mix of emotions (surprise, astonishment, awe, inferiority) with the extravagance and cost for these children.
We’ve attended one at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. At another, Sophie rode horses. I’ve even seen a layered volcano cake actually spewing out red liquid frosting. And if you are going to have a kick ass Cayman Islands birthday party, you’re obviously going to need a lifeguard or two to watch all the kids who are either swimming and/or peeing into the pool. Guys walk around making balloon figures. The expense to actually host some of these parties easily surpasses thousands of dollars, but a little alcohol makes it bearable for the parents.
Birthday Party at School
Is It Cultural?
One aspect we have noticed, and maybe it’s cultural, but kids don’t open their gifts in front of everyone. This gives the kids and parents a chance to
Without a doubt, the birthday parties have been entertaining and I have enjoyed myself as each one has been epic in its own way.
So when it’s my turn to host a birthday party, there won’t be any pressure.
In fact, one of my children has a birthday . . . tomorrow.
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What do you mean, “culture”? Do the CI have a culture? They don’t have any native culture; how would you describe the island’s culture?
When I say culture, I am referring to the Expat culture on island.
The Cayman Islands definitely have a culture. I would say that the CI culture is a mix of Caribbean, English culture based on family and Christianity and being kind to people. It is not an easy culture to see since so many people here are not Caymanian. 140 different nationalities live in the Cayman Islands, and the population for the three islands are only 60,000.
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