Floridians to get authentic taste of Bahamian culture at local event set for Miami, Florida, July 28th
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - July 19th, 2018 – South Floridians will be able to experience The Islands Of The Bahamas up close and personal when the first Annual, “The Essence of The Bahamas Festival”, brings the culture of The Bahamas to Overtown, Miami, this weekend, Saturday July 28th.
The Festival is scheduled to be an all-day event, featuring all things Bahamian.
World class musical entertainers, Fire Dance, Bahamian Gospel, Bahamian fashions featuring models of ALL SIZES, and jewelry by Bahamian Chevette Williamson – incorporating the indigenous products of The Bahamas, such as coconuts, conch shell, driftwood Poinciana seeds and bay beans - are only a few of the authentic Bahamian experiences on tap for the Essence of The Bahamas Festival.
Also, highly anticipated is the booth that will showcase one of a kind items by Estre’jha Designs, exceptional Bahamian shoe and bag designers. Music will be provided by “Tingum Dem” Band; Junkanoo Entertainment Group will provide the country’s signature sounds and Bahamian international entertainers, Geno D and Novie will be the event’s headliners.
Conch Pearl Entertainment 242, organized the event that is being touted as the most ambitious Bahamian event of its type to take place in South Florida. They have said of the event that the name tells it all and, that attendees can fully expect to experience the true “essence - soul” that makes The Islands Of The Bahamas, the destination that it is, with a rich, unique culture that defies imitation.
No Bahamian festival will be complete without the authentic cuisine of The Bahamas and therefore the many food vendors will include, “Island Boyz Conch Shack,”, East of Miami, Restaurant, and even Father and Son’s Smoke Bar-b-que.
In addition to food vendors, there will be lots of desert vendors such as Shondra’s bakery, with authentic Bahamian delights including the country’s signature desert of Guava Duff, but also Bennie Cake and other Bahamian sweet treats. Caribbean Lighthouse International, the rum cake, souvenir and Junkanoo Factory is also expected to be at the Festival as will be the Bahama Booze Tropical Sippys and Alpine Fruit Ice.
The Consul General of The Bahamas to Florida, Mrs. Linda Mackey, will officially open the event and Fruit of The Spirit Ministries, a Bahamian led church in West Park, Florida, organized the gospel segment of the Festival which will showcase well known Bahamian gospel artist, Simeon Outten.
The Festival is expected to provide entertainment and fun for persons of all ages and tickets are currently on sale, but will also be available at the gate (N.B. After 6 p.m. on Saturday, the ticket price will increase by $10.00 at the gate).
On July 10th, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas celebrated its 45th anniversary of Independence and Bahamians in the South Florida community have been celebrating month long with a Picnic, July 7th; an Ecumenical Service, July 15thand a Scholarship Gala, July 21st.
For more information on The Essence of The Bahamas, call Conch Pearl Entertainment 242 at at 305-896-4568 U.S. or 242-477-3433 Bahamas