For the second year in a row, Rihanna traveled to her native homeland to participate in their annual Crop Over festival.  Last year she wore red and caused a global stir with the outfit choice. Well, she has done it again.  Ri Ri wore an all white crystalized bikini top and bottom set that brought old glam Hollywood to the Caribbean. Because she exudes a strong amount of sexiness and femininity, many people take it as her being raunchy. But, haters need to understand that this is a natural wardrobe choice for their culture. At Caribbean festivals, this is the attire you wear if you are a participant in the parades and/or other activities.

 

For those who don’t know, in Barbados, the Crop Over dates back to the early 1870’s. The country was once the largest producer of sugar. When the sugar season was over, the natives would celebrate the success of another sugar harvest. This celebration became known as the Crop Over.

 

The Crop Over celebration was ended in 1940. However, the locals revived it in 1974 and continues to draw thousands from across the world.

 

Check out some of the photos Rihanna posted to her Instagram page (@Badgalriri):

 

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