I'm sure that North American radio stations would play Junkanoo music during Caribbean Week in various cities across North America. |
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Storr then describes the carnival of Junkanoo, which to him demonstrates the work ethic still alive in today's Bahamian culture. |
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The practice of Junkanoo dancing starting as a way for slaves to entertain themselves. |
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Colorful costumes of all kinds can be seen at the annual Junkanoo festivals in Nassau and other locations. |
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Elle and Arki celebrated her brother Ben's birthday by releasing white balloons from the end of the dock into the sunset, to the sound of the local Junkanoo band. |
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My trip coincided with the first ever Junkanoo Carnival, a three-day celebration of Bahamian music and culture. |
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Bahamians go big on New Year's Day, that's when Junkanoo Parades take place on many of the islands. |
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Junkanoo is also used to celebrate other holidays and events such as Emancipation Day. |
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The 'Colour Me with Love' wedding in Nassau will be a loud, lively and colourful celebration with a band of Junkanoo musicians, in bright handmade costumes. |
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