Sit close, listen, and let Bahamian storytellers pull you through history, humor and song in a 45-minute Tellabration session in Nassau. This intimate cultural experience unpacks island slang, folk songs and little-known facts you won't hear on a standard tour.
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A small room hums with warm air and the distant push of surf; chairs form a loose arc and a single storyteller lifts a voice that bends like a current through the crowd. For 45 minutes you ride that current—short tales, song-snippets and island vocabulary that place you inside the Bahamian imagination.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
45 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; no physical exertion required
Wildlife
History
Bahamian storytelling blends Lucayan roots, African-derived oral forms and British colonial influences; songs and tales carried social memory across islands where written records were scarce.
Conservation
Support local cultural stewards by buying the session’s book prize, minimizing single-use plastics, and acknowledging performers’ intellectual property rights.
Reserve your spot on the Short Story Telling of Tellabration, Bahamas Through The Ages today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early for best seating
Shows are small and intimate—arrive 10 minutes early to choose a comfortable seat and avoid disruption.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Sessions are short but venues may be warm; refill stations are common in Nassau—stay hydrated.
Ask for clarification
Local dialect and idioms are part of the performance—ask the guide to repeat or explain unfamiliar words.
Respect recording rules
Some storytellers discourage audio recording—ask permission before filming to honor cultural ownership.
Lightweight layer or shawl
Indoor venues can be cool with air conditioning—bring a light layer for comfort.
winter
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated before and after the session, especially in Nassau’s heat.
summer
Notebook and pen
Jot down new words, song lines or book recommendations from the storyteller.
Small local-currency cash
Useful for buying the session’s Bahamian book prize or tipping performers.