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    May 24, 2010, 05:48 PM
    Where is junkanoo held in new providence
    Where is junkanoo held in new providence
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    May 25, 2010, 09:41 PM

    What exactly is that?:)
    I'm ignorant on junkanoo:confused:
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    Dec 16, 2010, 02:04 AM
    Junkanoo holds an important place in the history of the Bahamas, but the origin of the word Junkanoo remains a mystery. Many believe it comes from John Canoe, an African tribal chief who was brought to the West Indies in the slave trade and then fought for the right to celebrate with his people. Others believe the word stems from the French gens inconnus, which means "the unknown people"—significant because Junkanoo revelers wear costumes that make them unrecognizable.

    The origin of the festival itself is more certain. Though its roots can be traced back to West Africa, it began in the Bahamas during the 16th or 17th century when Bahamian slaves were given a few days off around Christmas to celebrate with their families. They left the plantations and had elaborate costume parties where they danced and played homemade musical instruments. They wore large, often scary-looking masks, which gave them the freedom of anonymity, so they could let loose without fear of being recognized.


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