The Islands Of The Bahamas celebrated Bahamian culture during Caribbean Week 2007, by sharing aspects of Bahamian cuisine, entertainment, and heritage with residents and visitors in New York City. During the week of events, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization, the Director General of Tourism, Vernice Walkine, and Deputy Director General, Ellison Thompson, took part in various Caribbean Week workshops, meetings and events that brought together tourism ministers, tourism directors, and city and state officials from across the Caribbean.
During the Caribbean Fair and Vacation Mart, guests were exposed to destination wedding experiences and cultural characteristics of The Bahamas including live straw purse weaving and chances to win wedding prizes. Two lucky couples, who were married at the event, received wedding bands from a Bahamian jeweler.
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