Official Office of the Bahamas Tourist Office
The Official Website of the Bahamas Tourist Office
Experience Bahamian life and learn our history by joining one or more of our Cultural Tours. Explore Nassau's historic forts, Fort Montague, Fort Charlotte and Fort Fincastle or take the elevator to the top of the Water Tower. Meet Bahamian people in their own homes. Learn about our centuries-old celebration of life and freedom at the Junkanoo Workshop, view Junkanoo costume pieces, learn the history of Junkanoo, and even create your own Junkanoo masks and Junkanoo music.
Tamarind trees native to The Bahamas usually grew no more than thirty feet high. This variety was imported from India during the nineteenth century as part of tree-planting programmes after devastating hurricanes ravaged parts of The Bahamas. The Royal Governor of the day sent out appeals throughout the British colonies for assistance. Trees like this one were donated from India and provide shade and an edible fruit. Locals make a sauce of the fruit boiled with sugar. The meat from the tamarind fruit is used in many international steak sauces.
Harbour Island
Bahamas
Design and build: Fox Kalomaski and on-IDLE
