COUNTRY: BAHAMAS
Mariana Malagón; Nayibe Castiblanco; Angie Murcia; Jefferson Santana; Duván Gavilán
LENGUA EXTRANJERA IV
MODERN DRESSING (WHAT PEOPLE ARE
CURRENTLY WEARING)
For the modern dressing is more casual than the typical
dress because are pieces more soft, more free
maintaining the design with beach environment.
TYPICAL DRESSING
Their typical dressing is a colorfully dress in women and
for men short pants and t-shirt with many paints and a
carasteristic design of many bands with many colors.
OTHER ASPECTS THAT INVOLVE PEOPLE
The population is mainly of African origin, the rest are
Americans, Spanish and Canadians.
In July, the most important fishing tournament on the
islands takes place, where the most skilled inhabitants
amaze tourists with their speed and precision.
A large majority of Bahamians belong to the main
Christian denominations. The islanders usually remain
faithful to their religious beliefs.
TYPICAL FOOD
Fish and seafood are what characterize the cuisine of the
Bahamas. They are one of the basic ingredients in this
cuisine, highlighting the conch or Bahamas snail, a
mollusk with white, firm meat; in addition to lobster or
crabs. Fresh, raw conch is delicious; It can also be fried
well (called "cracked conch"), steamed, added to soups,
salads and stews, or conch fritters.
TYPICAL MUSIC
Typical music of the Bahamas includes:
- Happy Rhythm
- Junkanoo Festival, is a musical genre that is played
during parades and festivals with different traditional
instruments
Integral part of the culture and celebrations in the country
MAIN AND SECONDARY LANGUAGES
The official language of the Bahamas is English. Many people
speak an-English-based creole language called the "Bahamian
dialect" known as "Bahamianese."
Also popular are "patois" (derived from French) and criollo or
creole (derived from Portuguese).
FAMOUS CELEBRITIES
1. Sidney Poitier: The renowned actor, director and author was
born in Miami, but spent much of his childhood in the Bahamas.
2. Lenny Kravitz: The musician, singer and actor has Bahamian
roots on his mother's side. Kravitz has won multiple Grammy
Awards and is recognized worldwide for his musical talent.
3. Shaunae Miller-Uibo: This outstanding athlete born in the
Bahamas has achieved numerous successes in athletics
These are just a few of the well-known figures with connections
to the Bahamas. Each has contributed significantly to their
respective fields and has brought the Bahamas name to the
international stage.
MODERN MUSIC (WHAT PEOPLE ARE CURRENTLY
LISTENING TO)
Bahamas is a vibrant mix of genres such as reggae, calypso,
soca, and dancehall. Additionally, the Junkanoo-style Juncu
rhythm is an important part of the music scene in the Bahamas.