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Traditions in Bahamas
Nassau
People living in Nassau are hospitable and cheerful people. Their sunny nature and positive attitude are reflected literally in all spheres of life. For hundreds of years, they've preserved their musical and craft traditions. Traditional dances are an important component of local culture. The best time to visit Nassau is during major holidays, which are themselves a great way to get acquainted with the main regional traditions. The most famous celebration is the annual Junkanoo Festival that … Read more 
Abaco
Most of the locals are descendants of slaves from North Africa, English colonists, and Americans who came to the Abaco Islands in different periods of time. African and European cultures amazingly mixed here, so they actually created something new and it included the best features of both Europe and the Dark Continent. The majority of locals decided to stay on the islands after the abolition of slavery. People simply started to do farming and fishing and their descendants still do the same for … Read more
Harbour Island
The descendants of European and American colonists and African, slaves who were brought here and forced to work on the plantations, live presently in peace and harmony. Today European, American, and African traditions are mixed together and this fusion forms its own unique environment. All the locals, for instance, speak English, which is also the only state language. At the same time, however, you’d be able to have a conversation with those islanders who work in tourism or just live in large … Read more
