The Tribune

Junkanoo groups prepared to bring their ‘A’ game despite challenges leading up to parades

# The dispute began after the government transferred oversight of the parades to the National Junkanoo Committee and ordered an audit of the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence. The move prompted ...
The Nassau Guardian

Major Junkanoo groups to participate in national parades

Amid ongoing controversy and public confusion surrounding the future of Junkanoo, the majority of the major Junkanoo groups ...
The Tribune

Saxon and Colours Junkanoo group leaders honoured for their contributions by Cuba Libre

CUBA LIBRE’S annual “Warm the Shacks” campaign this year honoured Saxons Superstars leader Percy “Vola” Francis and Colours Entertainment leader Chris Justilien, presenting them each with $1,000 for ...
Yahoo

What to Know About the History of Junkanoo, One of the Caribbean's Biggest Holiday Celebrations

The holidays are upon us. And this Dec. 26th and Jan. 1, as some celebrate Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, Bahamians across the world will partake in one of the biggest holiday celebrations in the ...
insider.si.edu

Race and Our Shared Future: 3D Junkanoo Headdress #shorts

Now that's a statement piece. A celebration of liberation and freedom, the Bahamian Junkanoo has roots in West African cultures. Junkanoo time means music, dance, vivid costume, and theater in the ...
AOL

What to Know About the History of Junkanoo, One of the Caribbean's Biggest Holiday Celebrations

A traditional Bahamian Junkanoo performer celebrates and parades during a visit by Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge in 2022 in Nassau, Bahamas. Credit - ...