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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Minister speaks with a vendor who will exhibit at Tru Tru Festival. (Photo/Kemuel Stubbs)
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The Tru Tru Bahamian festival will not only give patrons a chance to have a “tru tru” Bahamian experience, but will also give small Bahamian businesses a chance to gain exposure with locals and visitors.
The festival, which will be held at the John Watlings Distillery, is the brainchild of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) in partnership with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and other corporate sponsors.
Candis Marshall of Mega Mergers is one of the vendors who will be at Tru Tru Bahamian Festival.
Her company produces jewelry, belts, handbags and other goods out of recycled tires.
Ms. Marshall said she is still reaping the benefits of the first Tru Tru Festival.
“Working along with BHTA has been a dynamic experience,” she said. “It opens up the doors for my products to get a more dynamic platform. In working with the association, you get to test your product or try your product from people from different walks of life and having very different experiences and so it gives you more input that helps you to expand your products. I can’t wait for the festival and what’s next.”
Tiffany Barrett of Tiff’s Gallery said she is also happy to participate.
“The possibilities are endless. I have always been a patriot and so if this is how I can contribute to my country then I am happy to do so,” she said.
These vendors are just two of the 72 expected at the event.
The festival, which is in its second year, looks to bring together all the delicious flavours of The Bahamas along with local entertainment and fun for the kids.
Chairman of the Tru Tru Bahamian Festival Carlton Francis says Tru Tru Bahamian Festival is the perfect platform for budding Bahamian businesses.
“These are our artists, craftsmen, food and beverage vendors and from their eyes, they have created a platform where they can truly express themselves and connect with our customers,” he said.
“People are traveling more and more for authentic experiences and they are traveling more and more and they want to experience us. This festival gives them opportunity to do that.”
As a main sponsor, Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Joy Jibrilu said the ministry is excited to see the festival come alive.
“This is such a special event on our calendar,” she said.
“Many in the region can brag about sun, sand and sea, but what gives us the edge? One of the things that truly does and what we are recognized for around the world is our culture – our music, our heritage, especially our food and the Tru Tru Festival exemplifies that and it speaks to what we need to be doing more of.”
The Tru Tru Bahamian Festival will open at 10:00 a.m. and will end at 8:00 p.m. with a Junkanoo rush-out.
The entrance fee for the festival is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
For information, contact the BHTA at 502-4200.
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