A Bahamian Celebration

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A Bahamian Celebration JUNKANOO A Bahamian Celebration

Origin of Junkanoo might have come from “John Canoe” African Slave Trader in the 17th Century OR the Yoruba word gensinconnu meaning “a person wearing a mask” Slaves not allowed much freedom Hide in bushes while dancing and singing Used costumes made from leaves and paint Festival represents freedom from slavery

Where? originated in Nassau (Also the largest) Bay Street

When? Boxing Day (December 26) New Years Day Recently during summer in Grand Bahamas Midnight until right after dawn

What? A parade and showcase for music and costumes to be judge for prizes More elaborate the better! Cardboard, crepe paper, beads, satin, plastic jewels are popular materials used There’s a theme Competing groups which can have up to 500 members! (ed: Saxons, Pigs, Valley Boys)

The Competition Best costume, Best music, best floats Judged in categories A (or Major) Category ( Saxons, Valley Boys) B Category (One Love Soldiers) Individual Category Fun Groups (The Pigs, Sting and Barrabas)

Fun Facts Featured 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