Danielle Beauregard

THE BAHAMAS

-Gained independence from Great Britain July 10, 1973-Has a population of people between 275,000 and 325,000-Is a grouping of 14 islands-Has most imports come from the UK and Canada, also some parts from the United States-Tourism generates most jobs that are not on the outer islands

A Little History

The Bahamas

-Is friendly, outgoing, informal, and hospitable-Takes sharing a meal as the most common way to build a friendship-Has elements to use self-deprecating remarks or jokes-Respects people who are modest and humble-Takes religion serious-Musical quality is derived from their West African roots-Mostly speak English; French Creole is spoken by Haitian immigrants that inhibit the Bahamas-Does basketry made from palm fronds

Their Culture

-Said to be sandier than most beaches-Crystal clear water, soft white sand-Has one of the top 10 beaches of the world (Harbor Beach)-Beaches attract tourism-Beaches lined with resorts and an incredible night life (Cable Beach)

BEACHES

-A typical meal would consist of fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, bread, and rice-Holiday meals focus on fish from the locals or conch, and rice and peas-A lot of commercial and subsistence fishing provides meals for the families-Festival called Junkanoo-Junkanoo combines music, dance, and costume-Junkanoo comes around Christmas and is known as “where the souls bind”

Bahamian Traditions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa5uX2TcrRo

Atlantis City Casino & Resort

Sensational Snorkeling Sea Safari Mini SUB Adventure

FUN EXTRAS

• "Beaches." - Bahamas. N.p., 2008-2013. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/beaches>.

• "Welcome to Harbour Island Bahamas!" Harbour Island Bahamas. N.p., 2004. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.harbourislandguide.com/>.

• Laflamme, Alan. "Countries and Their Cultures." Culture of Bahama Islands. N.p., 2013. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.everyculture.com/A-Bo/Bahama-Islands.html>.

• "The Bahamian, Bahamas Guide for Residents, All Bahama Islands." The Bahamian, Bahamas Guide for Residents, All Bahama Islands. N.p., 2001-2013. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://www.thebahamian.com/>.

• "Bahamas Travel Guide." Best Vacations: Top Destinations and Hotels. N.p., 2013. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://travel.usnews.com/Bahamas/>.

• "Welcome to Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas! ." Hope Town, Abaco Vacation Guide. N.p., 2012. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://visithopetown.com/>.

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