Colombian Emerald
Colombian Emerald
The Bahama Islands Junkanoo Summer Festival
Every interesting locality has their own precise celebrations and indigenous events which visitor flock to witness and the Bahamas are no exception. The Bahamas at first appears to be a passive and isolated location far away from the bustling behavior of the everyday life in the big city. However upon closer assessment the islands are in reality swarming with a profusion of activities and events for visitors of all ages.
It doesn’t matter if you are in search of family fun or various nightlife events, you can find them here in the Bahamas. Each of the islands have their own activities to occupy any idol hours for those who seek them. Water related sports and events are readily available here and you can be assured that you will find some of the finest fishing in the world on any of the Bahamas Islands, diving that is unmatched by any other location, and boating fit for the fussiest of captains.
Of all the events found on these Caribbean paradises, you can find the islands most talked about cultural festival known as “Junkanoo”. Even the Junkanoo has evolved into an even larger even called the Junkanoo Summer Festival. This exciting event usually runs from June to August and is celebrated concurrently on Nassau/Paradise Island, The Exumas, The Abacos as well as the Grand Bahama Island.
On the Nassau/Paradise Island you will discover all the familiar components that are usually found in the "Junkanoo in June". In addition they have added some additional features and surprises to make the celebration even more exciting and fun. The heritage and cultural explosion that is held every Saturday evening features many local musical talents and includes several theatrical performances, some local cultural demonstrations, tasty native dishes complete with tropical drinks and the Kid’s Camp which is centered around the younger generation.
Additional local events include Tuesday performances of the Bahamian Sketch Comedy groups, a Royal Poinciana Friday Tea Party held at the historical British Colonial Hilton and the National Youth Choir’s Saturday evening Concert.
Junkanoo represents Bahamas greatest cultural event scheduled for the year. Although known worldwide and familiar to many this event is strictly about the Bahamas and covers various aspects of this distinct cultural exponent.
Each of the major Junkanoo groups derives their funds from corporate sponsors. Of particular interest is the huge cost associated with this event which is usually upwards of $40,000 to $100,000. Many local corporations provide both financial and other support for the activities. These companies range from Aquapure Water Limited, Sun International, Shell Bahamas Limited and Colombian Emeralds International.
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M Gravlee is a retired newspaper publisher who spends several months a year traveling.
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History of the World's Finest Emeralds i.e. Colombian Emeralds
Around 500 years ago, Spanish conquistadors who set foot upon the until then unknown continent of South America discovered the lovely green crystals found in the Andes of Columbia, which give this South American country the honor of being the source of the world's finest emeralds i.e.Colombian Emeralds
The Indian tribes of Colombia had been using wonderful emeralds in jewelry and ornaments and they also used them for barter with other neighboring tribes, which probably extended to those as far north as Mexico, and south to Bolivia and Peru. Despite 300 years diligent search no other emerald-bearing areas outside Colombia have been found in Andean ranges, or in Central America or Mexico.
The so Called 'Peruvian' or 'Mexican' emeralds were in all probability products of the ancient Colombian mines.
Europe first knew of the fabulous emeralds from South America when Pizarro ruthlessly conquered and despoiled Peru, taking from the Incas an immense quantity of emeralds, many of incredible size being sent to the Queen of Spain.
Subsequently the old native workings in Colombia were found by the Spanish invaders and worked by them; they shipped the stones, both those mined and those taken from the Indians, to Spain where they were sent to Paris for sale.
The emerald mines of Colombia are situated in the Cordillera Oriental, the eastern range of the Andes. They lie north to north-east of Bogota the Colombian capital, in the departments of Boyaca, Cundinamarca and Santander. Colombian emeralds are mined from two zones: the western zone that hosts, from north to south, the Penas Blancas, Cosquez, Muzo and Yacopi mining regions and the eastern zone that hosts the Chivor/Somondoco and Gachala mining regions.
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