Embassy of The Bahamas, Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
21 September 2024
Press Release
Ambassador Bazard attended St. Job’s annual Marché/Jaarmarkt in Belgium, drawing parallels to The Bahamas’ Junkanoo festival and celebrating the event’s camaraderie and showmanship.
Ambassador H.E. Cheryl Bazard attended the annual Marché/jaarmarkt in St. Job, Belgium. The vibrant event, a beloved local tradition, showcased a lively atmosphere filled with music, performances, and community spirit. Reflecting on the festivities, Ambassador Bazard shared how the event reminded her of The Bahamas’ Junkanoo festival, celebrated every December.
The annual Marché/jaarmarkt brought together locals and visitors alike, offering a glimpse into Belgium’s cultural traditions while reinforcing the universal joy that community celebrations bring. Such events, serve as powerful reminders of how global communities can find common ground through shared cultural experiences.
About The Embassy, Belgium: The Embassy of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of Belgium and Mission to the European Union serves to enhance both bilateral and multilateral relations with the European Union, the Organisation of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), the Community of Latin and Caribbean Countries (CELAC) as well as other organisations and is an active participant in the Caribbean Group of Embassies in Brussels. We invite you to contact us and experience why it’s “better in The Bahamas”.
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