The Ministry of Youth, Sports

and Cultural Affairs

Cultural Affairs Division


Mission Statement

To promote the development, preservation, affirmation and celebration of the cultural life of the Bahamian community and to stimulate cultural and creative expressions at all levels of society. This will be done through research and the holding of festivals and workshops and the encouragement of the performing and visual arts.


The following cultural responsibilities come under the umbrella of the Cultural Affairs Department.


Cultural Events of National Importance

The National Arts Festival

The National Arts and Crafts Exhibition

Theater-In-The-Park

The National Poetry Competition

Special Projects

Annual Dance Prod. & Summer Workshop

Schedule of Events

Junkanoo

Regatta In The Bahamas

Other Cultural Institutions

The Bahamas Concert Orchestra


National Cultural Institutions

National Dance School

The Cultural Resource Unit

Physical Resources

Parks and Playgrounds

National Performing Groups

The National Youth Choir

The National Children’s Choir

The National Dance Company

National Youth Orchestra