The diverse culture and rich heritage of the Islands of The Bahamas will be the featured destination at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center from November 2-6. 2015.
The Bahamas is one of several destinations participating in the Broward County Library Destination Fridays program, being facilitated by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
Commencing on November 2, 2015, three highly acclaimed Bahamian documentaries and films, including Womanish Ways; Music Voyager 1, 2, & 3; and Gentle Giant: The Andre Rodgers Story, all produced by Bahamians, will be shown at the Library. The “G” rated films each range from sixty to seventy minutes in duration and will be shown complimentary at 2:00 pm to 5:45 p.m. each day on November 2, 3 and 4, 2015.
On November 4, 2015, visitors can participate in a complimentary Junkanoo Costume Making workshop being conducted by the Bahamas Junkanoo Revue of Miami. The unique workshop is designed to give avid junkanoo lovers a bird’s eye view and hands on demonstration in the art creation, cutting and pasting of Junkanoo costumes.
A “Taste of The Bahamas Reception and Art Exhibition,” featuring artifacts of the late Esther Rolle, noted Bahamian actor, will culminate the week’s activities on November 6, 2015.
The Reception and Art Exhibition will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will feature appetizers, signature Bahamian drinks, a special presentation by Arlene Nash-Ferguson, Director of Culture and Heritage for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and a full Junkanoo Rush-out, complete with vibrantly colored costumed junkanooers dancing to the pulsating sounds of goat-skinned drums, cowbells, whistles and horns.
Attendees will also be given an opportunity to win a round trip to Bimini, Bahamas for two, from Resort World Bimini as well as other prizes.
Children of all ages can also visit the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center – Broward County Library from 10:30 am to 11:00 a.m. on November 10 and 24, 2015 to learn more about Bahamian folklore, history and culture, during the Library’s Bahamian Story Telling hour.
