From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
1st Annual Authentic Bahamian Christmas Festival: Dec 19
By Chelsea Johnson
Dec 15, 2012 - 3:00:23 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Autumn Crop Authentically
Bahamian and MoNifa UnJinga Collection presents its 1st Annual “
Authentic
Bahamian Christmas Festival“, scheduled for Wednesday, 19th
December 2012 at the Independence Ballroom, Sheraton Cable Beach, Nassau from
12 Noon to 8pm. Admission is $2.00 for
adults and $1 for children 12 and under.
Under the theme, “
ALL THINGS BAHAMIAN”, this one-day
event comes at a perfect time during the Yuletide season, as Christmas in The
Bahamas is always celebrated in grand style up to the New Years. In keeping with tradition, the day will be
filled and focused with 20 Bahamian artisans showcasing excellence in our
creative gifts, crafts, music, spices and entertainment with friends and family,
but most of all a shopping experience that is uniquely Bahamian!
The Independence ballroom will
be transformed into an up-scaled marketplace decorated with all things Bahamian
at Christmas time to locals and our international visitors alike.
The goal is to give small
business owners and artisans an opportunity to reach a broader range of
audience locally and internationally, exposing products and a chance to show
off their merchandise such as:
·
Native hand woven straw creations of handbags,
purses, portfolios, briefcase, etc.
·
Exquisite handmade jewelry skillfully carved and
handcrafted
·
Delightful and unique handmade souvenirs that
depict various aspects of the Bahamian culture and heritage and other novelty
items
·
And much, much more.
This event will provide a great
opportunity to view the myriad of our Bahamian culture through our products,
and will definitely appeal to discerning customers, those looking for that
‘special little something’ for themselves or as gifts for the one they love.
As it is essential that
Bahamians offer only the best quality crafts so that customers believe they
have received good value for dollars spent, this event will do that and more,
encouraging potential entrepreneurs, raise the level of appreciation for
Bahamian commodities made here in The Bahamas, secure a linkage among artisans,
enhance and increase its output.
Event Coordinators, Ms. Chelsea
Johnson and Ms. Monique Whyms…….. are working hard to make this event a success
celebrating “
ALL THINGS BAHAMIAN”, which is sponsored by The Ministry of
Tourism, Authentic Department and Islands of the World Fashion Showcase. At the
event, coordinators and exhibitors will be hosting a toy drive for the
Children’s Emergency Hostel. You are welcomed to bring a gift to show your
support. For more information call (242)
466-9161 or (242) 466-3849 or visit the website at
www.autumncrop.com.
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