Bahamas travel

Bahamian culture is a hybrid of African and European influences. Perhaps its greatest expression is a rhythmic form of music called Junkanoo. Aside from Junkanoo, other indigenous forms of music include rake and scrape, calypso, and a unique form of hymnal, known internationally through the music of the late Joseph Spence. Island folklore includes stories of a three-toed, human-faced creature called the Chickcharney and the workings of Obeah, brand of witchcraft. In Nassau, Bahamian drama and art have come into their own. There is a repertory season at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts that includes serious drama, musicals, and dancing.

Officially, the national sport of the Bahamas is cricket. However, its popularity has declined. Track and field is currently the most popular sport. Football and rugby also have a strong following. American sports such as basketball, softball, baseball and American football are also played.

Hotels have bars and nightclubs. Beach parties and discos are organised regularly. Live entertainment includes calypso, goombay music (traditional Bahamian sound) and limbo dancing. Nightclubs are found in Nassau and Freeport. Lucaya. All casinos feature restaurants and live entertainment.