a bahamian celebration. origin of junkanoo might have come from “john canoe” african slave...
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A Bahamian CelebrationJUNKANOO
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Origin of Junkanoomight have come from “John Canoe”
African Slave Trader in the 17th CenturyOR the Yoruba word gensinconnu meaning “a
person wearing a mask”Slaves not allowed much freedom
Hide in bushes while dancing and singingUsed costumes made from leaves and paint
Festival represents freedom from slavery
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Where? originated in Nassau(Also the largest)
Bay Street
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When?Boxing Day (December 26)
New Years Day
Recently during summer in Grand Bahamas
Midnight until right after dawn
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What?A parade and showcase for music and
costumes to be judge for prizesMore elaborate the better!Cardboard, crepe paper, beads, satin, plastic
jewels are popular materials usedThere’s a themeCompeting groups which can have up to 500
members! (ed: Saxons, Pigs, Valley Boys)
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The CompetitionBest costume, Best music, best
floatsJudged in categories
A (or Major) Category ( Saxons, Valley Boys)
B Category (One Love Soldiers)Individual Category Fun Groups (The Pigs, Sting and Barrabas)
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Fun FactsFeatured in the James Bond film
Thunderball, Jaws the Revenge and After the Sunset.
Winning Junkanoo costumes are placed in the Junkanoo Museum
Members choose a theme and keep it a secret until the day of Junkanoo
Use same methods for music with drums as the slaves did when the festival originated
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