Kidz Klub Connection 34
Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Thursday! I hope you are ready for more fun and exciting virtual learning.
With a new month comes new places to travel to. The month of May will take us all over the world on Where in The World?. We will journey to countries near and far, learning about their history, culture & language, cuisine, and other fun facts. We will be introduced to important citizens, visit famous landmarks, and learn regional recipes.
This week, we’re touring countries north and south of us: Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Bermuda.
Today, we’re going to journey to stunning Bahamas. Let’s board our virtual airplane and off we go!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Bermuda!
History:
Did you know … Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas consists of 700 islands. The Bahamas were originally settled by Cubans in 300-400AD and the Lucayans from 900-1400 AD. They were visited by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The Bahamas became a British colony in 1717 and then became independent in 1973. Bahamian Independence Day is celebrated every July 10. Today, nearly 4 million tourists visit the Bahamas every year for the islands’ beautiful beaches, breathtaking scenery, snorkeling and fishing.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Culture & Language:
Did you know … The people of the Bahamas are called Bahamians – and boy can they throw a party! Each year on December 26, they celebrate Junkanoo, one of the most entertaining carnivals in the world! People in colorful costumes parade through the streets of Nassau to the sounds of drums, horns, cowbells and whistles. You’ll hear lots of different types of music in the Bahamas, such as calypso, soca, reggae, and rake and scrape. The two main language spoken in Bahamas are English and Creole. Their form of currency is the Bahamian dollar.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Nassau, Bahamas:
Did you know … Nassau (commonly referred to as Nassau Paradise Island) is the capital and largest city of The Bahamas. From the late 1600s to the early 1700s, pirates were plentiful in Nassau. Perhaps the most well-known was Blackbeard, one of the most violent and terrifying pirates of all. During the Age of Piracy in The Bahamas, so many Spanish ships were wrecked that Spanish troops retaliated and destroyed the city in 1695. Nassau was quickly rebuilt, with the addition of the Old Fort of Nassau in 1697 to help protect the city. In 1718, the Age of Piracy came to an end.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Famous Landmarks:
Did you know … The islands of The Bahamas are famed for their beauty and tranquility, but there’s far more to The Bahamas than might first meet the eye. In fact, this collection of exotic islands is home to a whole host of interesting cultural landmarks, just waiting to be explored.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Famous Citizens:
Did you know … For a small island country, there are many well-known Bahamians the likes of Al Roker (meteorologist) Rick Fox (basketball player), Sidney Portier (singer/actor), and Tonique Williams Darling (Olympic Gold Medalist).
Fun Facts
Did you know … The National flag of the Bahamas was adopted in July 1973. The black equilateral triangle on the left hand side represents the unity and determination of the people of The Bahamas. The three equal, horizontal stripes, colored aquamarine blue and yellow, are said to represent the country's two greatest resources: the sea and the sun.
Did you know that because of all the pirate activity in and around Nassau, the city was widely regarded in seafaring circles as a dangerous place?
Here are silly pirate jokes to make you giggle:
Q: Why don’t pirates shower before they walk the plank?
A: Because they’ll just wash up on shore later.
Q: How do pirates know that they are pirates?
A: They think, therefore they ARRRR!!!!!.
Q: What do ye call a pirate with two eyes and two legs?
A: A rookie.
Q: What did the ocean say to the pirate?
A: Nothing, it just waved.
Q: Why does it take pirates so long to learn the alphabet?
A: They spend years at C!
Q: When does a pirate get a new ship?
A: When it’s on sail!
Q: How much did the pirate pay for earrings?
A: A buccaneer!
Q: Why was the pirate good at basketball?
A: He had a great hook shot!
Q: Why couldn’t the pirates play cards?
A: The were standing on the deck!
Bahamian Cuisine includes seafood such as fish, shellfish, lobster, crab, and conch,[1] as well as tropical fruits, rice, peas, pigeon peas, potatoes, and pork. Bahamian cuisine shares many side dishes with the American South: grits, baked macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, boiled vegetables, and johnnycake.
Watch this video of how to make a delicious Bahamian peas and rice dish.
Watch this Bahamian Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour in Nassau, Bahamas
