The culture of Bahamas
The culture of the Bahamas is the result of a historical process that begins with the waves of immigrants originating mostly from West Africa who were captured and forced into slavery in the cotton plantations in the Americas . Most white residents of the Bahamas are descendants of early English settlers (English Puritans), who emigrated in 1647 to gain religious freedom and settled in the island of Eleuthera .
Culture is a melting pot of many of the native customs ranging from the indigenous "Indian" (people who lived in the Bahamas), including West African , English and other cultures , which over the last three or four centuries arrived in the Bahamas, such as British Loyalists (accompanied by slaves) fleeing the United States after the Revolutionary War , people from other Caribbean islands and many other nationalities.
Up to the present, where the culture of the Bahamas has been shaped by their experiences, beliefs and lifestyles. 1
GASTRONOMY
The fish and seafood is what characterizes the cuisine of the Bahamas , are among the basic ingredients in this kitchen, highlighting the conch or snail bahamas, shellfish and firm white flesh, besides the lobster or crab . The Fresh, uncooked conch is delicious; also be well fried (called "cracked conch"), steamed, added to soups, salads and stews, or conch fritters. Fresh fish is also an important part of cooking , a brunch (grilled fish and cereals) is often the tastiest way to enjoy a fresh meal. stew with fish, made with celery , onions , tomatoes and various Spices are another local specialty. Many dishes are accompanied by pigeon peas and rice , with spices, tomatoes and onions. In the shells the hash made as if to serve them as burgers , chop and mix with the onion and cereal. Snails are the standard of the cuisine of the Bahamas, the star of your kitchen. Other popular dishes in the Bahamas is the Souse , meat in brine.
The most consumed fish in the Bahamas are the marlin , the tuna , grouper, sea bream, among many others. They are accompanied with substantial salads, fruit juices and fruit desserts.
Of note is the wide variety of tropical fruit such as banana , the papaya , the pineapple and mango . Soursops addition, sapodillas and jujubes. As for the dessert are guava pudding, sweet pineapple, frozen sour soup or coconut cake. As for the typical drinks must mention the beer called Kalik , coconut water and gin mixed with milk, is one of the favorite drinks of this place and the Switcher, made with native limes. The yellow bird Goombay punch and rum cocktails are both well suited for after dinner.
Special dishes
- Coconut Floating Island
- Conch Burgers
- The Cracked Conch
- Plantain Soup and Curry
- Sands of Coral
- Johnny Cake
- Lobster Rolls
- Rice with peas 2
LANGUAGE
The English is the official language of the Bahamas. Bahamian English is a fascinating blend of British English , influences, African and the dialect of the island. The "h" is often discarded in everyday language (ouse for house and tanks for thanks). The dialects differ subtly from one island to another. If someone says "day clean" (clear day) probably means "daybreak" (dawn) and "first fowl crow" (first crow) refers to the first cockcrow to daybreak . These expressions are typical of black Bahamian English, which is closely related to Gullah dialect of South Carolina .When legalistic South America settled in the Bahamas, the language they brought with them. 3
Slaves African , Puritans and other English immigrants who settled in the Bahamas also influenced the dialect and language of these islands . Somehow, their dialects mixed cultures to produce the English melody is heard only in the Bahamas.
[ EDIT ]MEDIA
The government runs a chain of radius and also runs the only service of television on the island. There are, however, several private radio stations. Most of the press belongs to the private sector and allows all kinds of ideas and opinions, including criticism of the government. 4
[ edit ]Social Media
[ edit ]Press
- The Bahama Journal. - Evening newspaper. 5,000 copies.
- The Freeport News. - Founded in 1961. daily. 5,000 copies
- The Nassau Guardian. - Founded in 1844. daily. 15,000 copies.
- The Punch. - Two days a week. 25,000 copies.
- The Tribune. - Founded in 1903. daily. 15,000 copies.
- The Bahamas Financial Digest.-founded in 1973. 4 issues per año.15.890 copies.
- Bahamas Tourist News. - Founded in 1962. monthly. 371,000 copies (per year).
- Nassau City Magazine.
- Official Gazette. - Published by the Office of the Government.
- What's On Magazine. - Monthly
[ edit ]Radio and Television
Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas. - Founded in 1936-Radio Bahamas. - Founded in 1936-Bahamas Television. - Founded in 1977. 1
ART
As to art, the vast majority of Caribbean islands have preserved the techniques of craftsmanship traditional. Metalwork highlight the sheet (which are used for drums useless), the basket (primarily leaves of coconut and banana) and the development of jars of clay painted hand . It also works the leather , the amber and wood .
[ edit ]Music and Dance
Many Bahamians have an artistic side, expressing his art through colorful music and contagious dance exuberant. Traditional music is the goombay , which blends the traditions of musical Africa by European colonial influence. The goombay, is a Bantu word for "rhythm" also refers to the instrument of percussion with goatskin used to produce the rhythm of this music. Bands rake and scrape touch the goombay from the time of slavery when African slaves had few resources to create musical instruments. Normally bands rake and scrape have a drum made from a barrel of beef and pork and skin of goat , a carpenter's saw I was wearing a metal file, maracas , drumsticks and a violin under home (tank wash clothes with a rope through it prey to a rod of a meter). Traditionally, rake and scrape music is used to accompany the traditional dances of the Bahamas and polka heel and toe - another example of African and European influences mix. bands rake and scrape current use saxophones , electric guitars and other instruments as well as the mountains and drums goombay. But they still maintain the original style rake and scrape. Without going to be a dance, rushing is a lively parade march consisting of two steps forward followed by a step back. As the rushing, the jump-in-dance had its origins in East Africa. Dancers - led by a person - dance in a circle while one of them is present only in the center. With clapping, singing and sometimes a battery. After a few minutes, the center dancer chooses another person (usually of the opposite sex) to take place and so the dance continues in this way. Some consider the sacred music of the Bahamas, which was influenced by cultural domination and American culture, as being his best cultural expression. Religious hymns resemble the American slave songs introduced legalistic period. It is also common to hear contemporary gospel music African-American and European classical harmonies in places of worship. In all premises, except in the strictest churches, singing in the temples is accompanied with clapping, rhythmic trance spiritual dance. 5
FESTIVITIES
Junkanoo is the famous national festival emerged from African traditions celebrated on 26 of December and the Day of New Year , while the Goombay Summer Festival is a festival that lasts three nights. On 10 of July , when the Independence National , begins the week of Independence , celebrated with parades and fireworks. The 28 of August is celebrated Emancipation Day and the 12 of October , as in most of the continent, the Day of Discovery .
[ EDIT ]POPULAR CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
The population is mainly of African , the rest are American , British and Canadians. The music and dances are fundamental and daily. The rhythms and melodies have captured the historical conditions of the Bahamas, reflecting the different rates in an innovative proposal. The music and African dance landed on the Caribbean islandswith African slaves who came from the southern continent, especially Ghana , Upper Guinea and Nigerian Yoruba. As in the other islands of the Caribbean, Carnival is without doubt the ultimate party. Everyone involved in this holiday and the streets fill with people, parades, costumes, masks, dances, music and fireworks. The preparation of Carnival starts on New Year, when the rooms prepared with great care the costumes and songs that, for a few days, glad the quiet village life.
SPORT
In July is the largest fishing tournament in the islands, where the most skilled people amaze tourists with its speed and accuracy. Also in September, performed music and dance tournaments, in which tests the great hits of the legendary Afro and dances.
Of course, the beauty of the landscape, and its wonderful coral, diving and snorkeling are the most popular sports. Also undertakes all manner of water sports. To feel safe and secure, the natives, both guides are provided as deep as in the islands.
It also stands Tonique Williams-Darling Olympic champion in Athens 2004 , who beat Mexico's Ana Guevara in the final, which stopped the clock in 49.41, leaving the Mexican with a 49.56. 1
| Games |  |  |  | Total |
| Athens 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sydney 2000 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Atlanta 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Barcelona 1992 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tokyo 1964 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Melbourne 1956 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
[ EDIT ]RELIGION
The traditional culture of the Bahamas moves away from the Americanized urban centers of Nassau and Freeport , is based on legends, quackery, music and religion imported by African slaves. The obeah , popular roots, is a belief system that governs the interactions between the world of the living and the spirits. While it is less sinister, is related to the voodoo of Haiti and Santeria Cuban . A large majority of Bahamians, however, belong to the major faiths Christian (though many Anglican clergy include in their practice of obeah intentioned reference). Islanders tend to remain faithful to their religious beliefs. The ecclesiastical affairs are generally considered more relevant than other international events of general interest, which are relegated to the background. The country claims to have the most churches per capita in the world. 6
SEE ALSO
[ EDIT ]REFERENCES
- ↑ a b c " Bahamian Culture . "
- ↑ " Gastronomy " (in Spanish) .
- ↑ " language " (in Spanish) .
- ↑ " Market Information Management " (in Spanish) .
- ↑ " Art, music and dance " (in Spanish) .
- ↑ " Culture and Religion " (in Spanish) .
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