What festivals are celebrated in the Bahamas?

FESTIVALS IN THE BAHAMAS By Francis Fawkes, Department of Culture

• THE BAHAMAS JUNKANOO FESTIVAL. Time of Year: December, January, and July.
• THE ANDROS CRAB FEST.
• FOX HILL DAY FESTIVAL.
• BAHAMAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIFF)
• THE ELEUTHERA PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL.
• THE E.
• THE BAHAMAS COCONUT FESTIVAL.
• Other Festivals.

What is Bahamas National Festival?

Junkanoo is a bi-annual celebration of sights and sounds that takes place on Bay Street in Nassau and on many of the Out Islands.

What are the Bahamas traditions?

Starting with the goombay music on Boxing Day through the Junkanoo Parade on New Year’s Day, Bahamians dress in masquerade costumes and dance to goombay music. Goombay, the indigenous form of music, is derived from the African slaves who used songs as a form of social commentary and way to hand down traditions.

What is a commonly celebrated holiday in the Bahamas?

National Heroes Day (October 12th) The second Monday in October is now observed as “National Heroes Day,” to honor Bahamian national heroes. It phases out the former Discovery/Columbus Day Holiday.

What festivals are in the Bahamas?

There are a lot of events and festivals held throughout the islands during the rest of the year, such as the Pineapple Festival ( Eleuthera ), Beer Festival (Exuma), and Bahamas Body Building Championship (Nassau/Paradise Island). In addition there is the Conch Festival (October), Mutton Festival (November),…

What are the major holidays in the Bahamas?

The majority of population in the Bahamas is Christian. Hence all major Christian holidays such as Good Friday, Easter, White Monday, Christmas, and Boxing Day are observed. New Year’s Day is celebrated across the islands.

What is the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival?

The Bahamas Junkanoo is held in Nassau, Bahamas. Junkanoo is an exciting four-day carnival celebration that that showcases Bahamian culture and traditions. It attracts visitors from all over the world who descend on the Bahamas to have a great time and get immersed in the Bahamian Culture. Nov 19 2019

What is the Bahamas music?

The typical music of Bahamas is called Goombay. It is a mixture of African drum rhythms with traditional slave songs, which have evolved through the years. Another type of music found in Bahamas is raken´n´scrape played in bars and during festivals. The instruments of this music are accordion and guitar.