As the Christmas season gets fully underway, residents and visitors are encouraged to buy uniquely Bahamian gifts at the annual Authentically Bahamian Craft market that opens at Pompey Square today.

Bahamas Handicraft Association President Sonia Rolle said over 20 vendors are involved in the market and they are hoping for a favourable response.

“It is Christmas yuletide season we just wanted to bring something home and so we wanted to have something really Bahamian and really authentic. And so we brought the straw bags, shell jewelry, sponges, sand jars, Christmas wreaths, beautiful corsages. We are even doing something for our pets,” she said.

Ms. Rolle said there will also be Bahamian treats like conch salad, candies, peanuts and sugar cane juice.

“So it’s somewhere where you can be relaxed, have a good time and also shop for your loved ones for the Christmas Holiday. It’s something for the whole family to enjoy and we will have flowers on sale as well,” she said.

“I’m encouraging everyone to come on down and I promise that when you do you will be able to find something for anyone on your list.”

Public Relations Officer of the Bahamas Association of Professional Artisans Loretta Evans said the craft show is unlike anything in New Providence.

“Everything is well executed. There are beautiful things with beautiful colours on beautiful scenery. With us with Pompey Square we want visitors but we also want Bahamians who patronized us over the years,” she said.

The event starts at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and ends at 6:00 p.m.

Authentically Bahamian market is opened every Saturday on Pompey Square.