Bahamas Cultural Village

PROPOSED PLANS

                                                           Big Pond & Surrounding Areas

1. MUSEUM & LOGO SHOP

The museum will focus on life of the people over the hill since the Emancipation of Slavery in 1834. Qualified and experience people will be hired to put together a detailed and complete presentation. There will be a separate area to focus on the Coconut Grove Festival and Jumbay Village. The presentation will include photos, videos and displays. There will also be an Achieve area open to the public to do research.

The exit will be through the Logo Shop. The shop will sell everything that you can put a logo on. This include hats, shirts, bags, key chain, water bottles etc. 

2. CULTURE ICON PARK

This area will be dedicated to culture warriors who passed away in all genres of culture. This include singers, dancers, actors, poets, story tellers and business people. Each icon will have a huge plaque with an engrave facial image and a description of their bio and contribution.

An attempt will be made to remove the two statutes from the National Insurance Building and put in this location. The statues are the only remaining pieces from the original Jumbey Village which also had a culture park.

3. MULTI-MEDIA THEATER

This will be the heart of the property. It will be the main draw for tourist to the property. Tickets will be sold on the cruise ships and tour buses will bring tourist directly to the property.

The first 30 minutes will show a documentary on the entire history of The Bahamas from the Arawaks to Independence. The next 30 minutes will be a live show that will mimic the night club era. It will be done in a Broadway setting with lights, sound and special effects. There will be singing, dancing, drama, fire dancing and limbo. There will be audience participation at different stages of the production.

It will end with an extended display of Junkanoo that will spill out into the audience. The parade will then circle the property with the audience following and participating.

4. SOUVENIR and GIFT SHOPS

There will be a number of small shops that sell various items that cater to tourist and locals. These will include swim wear, toiletries, sun glasses etc.

5. ARTS & CRAFT MARKET

This area will be reserved for people who make things with their hands. This include wood carvers, painter etc.

6. FISH FRY & FOOD COURT

​This will be the largest area of the property with food stalls.  There will be a large open food court area with tables and benches.

7. FARMERS MARKET

​This area will be for professional and back yard farmers. There will also be spots for the traditional fruit and vegetable vendors.

8. FISH MARKET

This area will be for locals to purchase fresh fish.

9. FLEA MARKET

​Every Saturday, temporary tents will be set up similar to R. M. Bailey park. This area will be for weekend warriors who produce things as a hobby.

10. STRAW MARKET

This area will be reserved for traditional straw vendors. Only original products will be sold.

11. FOUNTAIN WATER SHOW

Every hour on the hour, there will be a water dancing show on the pond for five minutes. There will be a medely of up beat Bahamian songs played in the background.

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12. RECREATION AREA

​This area will be close to the lake and will be designed for persons to enjoy the view. It will also connect with the food court.

13. SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE

​There will be 24 hour surveillance of the entire property. There will also be security on foot, bicycles, segways and golf carts. There will also be emergency phones placed in strategic positions throughout the property for vendors and employees to call security. If permitted we will also purchase a mobile containerized police station.

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14. PARKING

​Ample parking will be on Baillou Hill Road and the Sports Center.

15. STAGE & GREEN AREA

There will be a large outdoor stage with dressing rooms for drama and concerts. There will be a large grass area that can hold around 1,000 people. A customized tent with proper ventilation will be designed to cover the entire area for indoor events. 

16. ADMINISTRATION

​There will be qualified and competent management of the entire property to ensure a clean, safe and professional environment.

17. AMMENITIES

​There will be adequate restrooms, walkways, lighting, ATM machines and other facilities. At the entrance will be a life size bronze statute of Mr. Edmund Moxey.

For more information go to: www.bahamasorange.com