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March 19, 2024
BMOTIA: Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival 2024: A Cultural Extravaganza on Exuma Island

The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation held the 18th edition of the annual Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival, March 15th and 16th, 2024, at the Regatta Site in George Town, Exuma.

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February 02, 2024
Our Tyler Symonette dives into Chinese cultural experiences at the Luna New Year celebration

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Our Tyler Symonette, who is fluent in Mandarin after studying and living in China for several years, dives into cultural immersion at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations hosted at the British Colonial Hotel Thursday evening. Tyler learned how to write the word "Dragon," as 2024 is the Year of The Dragon, according [...]

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December 17, 2023
Junkanoo on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Junkanoo has been inscribed on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage also known as ICH of Humanity.

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December 06, 2023
UNESCO adds Junkanoo to Intangible Cultural Heritage list

JUNKANOO has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.

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November 27, 2023
Women United Stands in Support of Canadian Court's Conviction of Peter Nygard and Calls for Change in Cultural Attitudes

Women United commends the recent conviction of Peter Nygard by the Canadian Court system. The verdict stands as a pivotal moment, shedding light on the unfortunate reality faced by many women who have suffered due to the reprehensible actions of individuals like Nygard. His conviction serves as a stark wake-up call, exposing the complacency of those who allowed his continued operations here in our...

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October 20, 2023
Work In Progress: Transforming Straw Markets into Cultural Spaces

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - It seems officials are looking for ways to transform the straw market experience and ways to create a greater cultural space. 

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October 02, 2023
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Preserve religious and cultural values

Dear Editor, I was deeply taken aback, as were many others, upon learning about an upcoming event scheduled to be hosted this Thursday by a local academic institution in celebration of the Annual Pride Week. As a concerned citizen of The Bahamas, I feel compelled to exercise my right to freedom of speech and address [...]

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July 24, 2023
Deputy Governor General attends Edmund Moxey Cultural Show and Lignum Awards

The Hon. Cynthia Pratt, Deputy Governor General, attended the Edmund Moxey Cultural Show and Lignum Awards, July 21, 2023 at Bahamas Harvest Church, West Campus, RND Plaza, University Drive.

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July 12, 2023
Residents React To Cultural Show Drama

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Hundreds filled Clifford Park and thousands more tuned in via television all to witness the months of hard work that went into planning the 50th Anniversary of The Bahamas' Independence.

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June 25, 2023
Independence Cultural Show: The Plan For The 50th Anniversary

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Artistic Director Philip Burrows is the Director and Co-Writer of this years Independence celebrations. Unfortunately, after five decades many of The same issues still exist for artists and creatives like Burrows.

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