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April 14, 2023
Ministry For Grand Bahama committed to preserving GB cultural heritage

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey said the Ministry for Grand Bahama is committed to promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of Grand Bahama Island, and events like the Coconut Festival are an essential part of that mission.

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August 29, 2022
Dance Clinic GBI Ends On A High Note Showcasing Emerging Opportunities For International Cultural Exchanges In Grand Bahama.

August 19th--20th, Dance Clinic GBI (DCGBI) returned to Grand Bahama Island for its first in-person workshop since Covid-19. With classes tailored to dancers and performing artists, the weekend clinic allowed young artists from Grand Bahama, Nassau, and Atlanta, Georgia, to train with industry professionals in the second city of The Bahamas.

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March 18, 2016
PM Christie Urges Encouragement of Cultural, Sporting Talent

Cultural industries should make an impact on the island, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said during the official opening of the Bahamas Business Outlook Grand Bahama on Thursday, March 17...

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June 14, 2011
Downtown Freeport comes alive with International Food Cultural Festival taking place this weekend

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Organizers of and participants in this weekend's Downtown International Food & Cultural Festival (DIFCF) are busily making final preparations for the two-day event, slated for June 17 and 18 in downtown Freeport.

According to DIFCF-Chairperson, Nakira Wilchcombe, there has been overwhelming support from international and Bahamian vendors interested in showcasing thei...

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August 19, 2019
Bahamas Waterkeepers Welcomes Chinese Counterparts for Cultural Exchange

For millennia, all of earth’s living things have depended on water for its survival. Up to 71 percent of the world’s surface is covered in water, it exists in the air, in the soil and even in the human body which is up to 60% water. According to research, however, only 3 percent of the earth’s water supply is drinkable which makes water conservation all the more important.

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June 22, 2011
First Downtown International Food Cultural Festival in Freeport a blast

This past weekend saw not only the opening of the revitalized downtown in Freeport, Grand Bahama, but also the first
International Food and Cultural Festival which was a free event and brought out huge numbers of people.

On Friday evening, June 17th the opening ceremony took place in the downtown parking lot where the president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Mr. Ian Rolle gave his thanks ...

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May 22, 2011
GBPA announces plans for food and cultural festival

As part of the ongoing efforts to revitalise the downtown area, the Grand Bahama Port Authority has announced plans for a Downtown International Food and Cultural Festival to be held in June.

Nakira Wilchcombe, festival committee chairman, said the event is slated for June 17 and 18, and will feature various cuisine, culture, arts, and entertainment.

Several major corporate sponsors have alr...

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November 14, 2011
(Photos) Grand Lucayan provides Bahamian cultural shows for island visitors

Freeport, Bahamas - Over the past three months the largest resort on the island, the Grand Lucayan hotel has been hosting Bahamian cultural dinner shows for their guests, international media, travel agents and writers.

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August 19, 2011
(Video) Downtown International Food Cultural Festival (DIFCF) featuring KB in Concert

Under the theme, "We Are Culture," the inaugural Downtown International Food & Cultural Festival (DIFCF) took place earlier this year on June 17th and 18th. The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to present herewith a 2-hour video segment of the opening ceremony and entertainment by KB provided on June 18th.

The opening ceremony was moderated by David Wallace, and took place at the recently beautified d...

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June 16, 2011
Downtown International Food Cultural Festival June 17 18

DOWNTOWN INTERNATIONAL FOOD & CULTURAL FESTIVAL JUNE 17
& 18?

Downtown Freeport - Tasty dishes from all over The Bahamas, International Cuisine, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Displays, Musical Groups, Kiddie-corner, Two Junkanoo Rush-outs!?

FREE ADMISSION!

Friday June 17th, 3pm - 10pm -

Opening ceremony 6pm, Friday June 17th Saturday 18th, 1pm - 10pm,?

Featuring Guest Artist, 'KB'!

P...

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