The Bahamas Is Internet hosting a Meals and Craft Pageant on This Island 

The Bahamas is internet hosting a celebration of Bahamian tradition this weekend with the Meals and Craft Pageant on Eleuthera. 

The occasion, placed on by the nation’s Ministry of Tourism, runs March 1 from midday to midnight on the Rock Sound Campus of Eleuthera’s Middle for Coaching and Innovation, which is an extension of the One Eleuthera Basis (a few of whose initiatives we’ve written about). 

“The Meals and Craft Pageant exemplifies the colourful spirit and wealthy traditions of The Bahamas,” mentioned Bahamas Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.“It’s a

distinctive alternative for residents and guests alike to come back collectively, have fun our tradition, and help our proficient artisans and entrepreneurs. Occasions like these showcase the center of our islands, and we look ahead to creating lasting reminiscences with all attendees.”

You’ll be able to get pleasure from every part from genuine Bahamian crafts to native produce to a brand new addition: sushi. 

That may embrace a efficiency by the Eleuthera Music Masters Marching Band, which is a bunch of scholars from colleges throughout the island — and the reigning champions of the nationwide Battle of the Bands competitors. 

That’s together with a “Sip and Paste” demo that explores the artwork of Junkanoo costume pasting; and dwell performances by artists like Puzzle and Area of interest LS. 

If you wish to attend, an effective way is by staying at The Retreat, the hospitality coaching faculty that’s additionally one of many island’s coolest small accommodations and is a part of the One Eleuthera Basis. 

March 1

One Eleuthera Basis 

Rock Sound, Eleuthera