EXUMA, The Bahamas -- Domestic Tourism will get a major boost this month as Ministry of Tourism officials are preparing to host the Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival in George Town, Exuma. The event, which is scheduled for March 12-14, is going on its 11th year.
Its theme this year is "Celebrating The Islands of The Bahamas."
Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival has various activities like educational storytelling, poetry readings, Bahamian history corner, arts and crafts, Bahamian dance lessons, sugar cane peeling, onion peeling and conch eating contests and culinary and bartending competitions. It will also feature gospel and secular music concerts each night of the festival.
Director of Domestic Tourism Jacqueline Ramsey said local businesses look forward to the event.
"It provides an opportunity for the small and large businesses to show their stuff and make some money. But what is most important about this event is that it encourages domestic tourists to explore the islands," she said.
"The Ministry of Tourism is working hard to plan this event so that we can enjoy our heritage and music. This is going to be a good event and I am really excited about it. The more we participate the more we understand what we are all about."

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