Commemorating the golden jubilee celebrations of the Bahamas’ Independence Day, leading Caribbean luxury resort Baha Mar has lined up series of festivities throughout July, paying tribute to the nation and its people.

Leading Caribbean resort Baha Mar joins The Bahamas in celebrating the country’s 50th anniversary of independence this July with a host of interesting festivities.

In a press statement, the resort says that the golden jubilee of the country’s independence, officially celebrated on July 10, showcases its resiliency, culture, and heritage paying tribute to which the resort has introduced a series of events and activities for guests and locals, including live musical performances, Junkanoo Rush celebrations, cultural and artistic demonstrations, firework displays, and much more.

“As we celebrate 50 years of Bahamian independence, Baha Mar takes immense pride in honouring the nation’s achievements and vibrant culture. The establishment of the Baha Mar Resort Foundation reflects our deep commitment to preserving our heritage to the community. We look forward to welcoming guests from around the world to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion and experiencing the soul of the Bahamas,” says Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar.

Baha Mar says that as a part of its offering is an array of daily activities and celebrations, including a lesson in Bahamian sustainability at the Sanctuary, where guests can learn about past and current Bahamian conservation efforts through an interactive art exhibition from local artists.

As the sun sets, it says guests can look forward to a lineup of celebrated Bahamian choirs, musical selections and pay tribute to the nation’s rich musical heritage. The rhythm continues with a nightly Junkanoo Rush parading throughout the resort, filling Baha Mar with its rhythms, dancing, and dazzling costumes, says the statment.

The resort adds it recently hosted a session where visitors could learn the skill of Androsia printing from women who have dedicated their lives to maintaining this legacy. Each visitor had the chance to design their own Androsia print souvenir using artwork from Baha Mar’s Marine Ambassadors as inspiration.

The festivities continued with the session on Authentic Bahamian Marketplace & Storytelling, where guests indulged in Bahamian folk tales, historical recollections and a marketplace filled with handmade crafts, souvenirs, and keepsakes, all celebrating the ingenuity and resilience of Bahamian culture. The resort adds that its resident Chef, Tevin Kemp, showcased the rich flavours and traditions of Bahamian culture during a 50 Years of Flavour cooking class.

Additional events include Bands by the Beach, an outdoor, live-music event featuring the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band, accompanied by the sounds of the Conch Shell Choir and local Rake ‘n’ Scrape musicians, presenting the musical heritage of the Bahamas. The statement adds that history lovers will also have the opportunity to learn more about the culture of Junkanoo at the ‘Junkanoo and You: Craft Pop-Up’, featuring a one-of-a-kind experience to create breathtaking Junkanoo pieces and keepsakes.

It goes on to say that all events lead to the Bahamas 50th anniversary on July 10, where Baha Mar will host the Bahamian extravaganza at the Taste of the Islands Fair. Featuring native culinary delights, traditional island music, visually stunning art, live entertainment, and hospitality that have made the Bahamas the Caribbean’s premier luxury travel destination for 50 years.