What to Know About the History of Junkanoo, ... In 1943, Junkanooers tapped passing cars with large sticks, and, in 1944, they rang cowbells and created “noise.” ...

Junkanoo brings visitors and locals together in Nassau and throuhout the Bahamas Islands. Celebrate, dance and having a great time. It’s better in the Bahamas, and Junkanoo is one of the many ...

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 ...

L ike Carnival in Rio and Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Bahamas has its own colorful, joyous festival known as Junkanoo. Parades, dancing in the streets, handmade costumes, and music are also ...

Ther journey to the The Bahamas begins in Nassau, during the annual Junkanoo celebration. ... I can clearly hear the African roots in the interplay of cowbell, whistle, horns, and drums.

Junkanoo, a Bahamian national festival, will be the centerpiece at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, the Disney Cruise Line private destination opening in the Bahamas in June.

The blowing of conch shells is a unique ritual that is often witnessed at traditional Bahamian weddings. In this practice, ...

Junkanoo—known by various spellings, including Jankunu and John Canoe—is a celebration that dates back to the 1700s. ... (featuring instruments like goatskin drums and cowbells) ...

On the roads of Pokesu. History Dances with the Present. Junkanoo has deep roots dating back to the 18th century when it was introduced by enslaved Africans in The Bahamas.

A Bahamian New Year tradition since the 18th century, Junkanoo revolves around pulsing street parades, enlivened by cowbells, whistles, horns, and goatskin drums.

The Bahamas: A bright, beautiful costume participates in the New Year's Day Junkanoo Street Parade. Possibly no festival best taps into the essence and heartbeat of Bahamian culture then the ...