Junkanoo (also Jonkonnu) [1] is a festival that originated during the period of African chattel slavery in British American colonies. It is practiced most notably in The Bahamas, Jamaica and Belize, and historically in North Carolina and Miami, where there are significant settlements of West Indian people during the post- emancipation era.

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Junkanoo is the Soul of Bahamian Culture and it is the only aspect of our Society that stands out as being truly Bahamian. Junkanoo has developed into a unique art form and a style of it’s own and soon will become a world class festival.

Dec 29, 2024 · For centuries, Junkanoo has been an important form of celebration and protest for people of African descent. The history of Junkanoo shows how marginalized communities’ cultural celebrations have survived in the face of their oppression.

Nov 20, 2023 · Junkanoo is an annual tradition that takes place in the islands of The Bahamas and other parts of the Caribbean. The Bahamian tradition takes a life of its own multiple times during the year and is a cultural demonstration of Bahamian pride, …

Dec 26, 2024 · For centuries, Junkanoo has been an important form of celebration and protest for people of African descent. The history of Junkanoo shows how marginalized communities’ cultural celebrations...

Dec 5, 2018 · Dubbed the “Islands of Song”, The Bahamas is home to one of the Caribbean’s most iconic carnivals: a captivating kaleidoscope of colour and sound known as Junkanoo. Nassau & Paradise Island’s biggest and most beloved festival, Junkanoo takes place in the early morning hours of Boxing Day (December 26th) and New Year’s Day.

Junkanoo is the Soul of Bahamian Culture and it is the only aspect of our Society that stands out as being truly Bahamian. Junkanoo has developed into a unique art form and a style of it’s own and soon will become a world class festival.

Dec 5, 2023 · Junkanoo is the national cultural festival of The Bahamas. Dating back to the beginning of the nineteenth century, it was brought to The Bahamas by enslaved Africans who used their three-day holiday to recreate festivals from home.

Dec 26, 2024 · Junkanoo is celebrated across the English-speaking Caribbean in the form of parades full of music, dance, and costumes. The parades are most prominent in the Bahamas. Junkanoo is also celebrated among the Black-Caribbean diaspora in Miami and Key West.