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it all goes back to slavery days, when the slavers owners would give them a free day to go spend with their family

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How do you pronounce Junkanoo?

Junkanoo is pronounced as "Jun-kuh-noo" with the emphasis on the second syllable.


Traditions in the Bahamas?

Junkanoo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkanoo


Where did Junkanoo originate?

Junkanoo is a street parade held on December 26 in Jamaica.


Where junkanoo originated?

Junkanoo is a street parade held on December 26 in Jamaica.


Does junkanoo have a Santa?

No, Junkanoo is a celabration and they have giant parades and dances with vibrant coustumes.


Where can you find a Junkanoo parade?

A Junkanoo parade is a street parade with music and floats. It is a tradtiton that is performed in The Bahamas. The date of Junkanoo is Boxing day/December 26.


What is junkanoo and how did it get its name?

Junkanoo is tradition they do because slave people did it for freedom and junkanoo got it name from slaves who said hey this now junk means colorful anoo means a new look


Who win Boxing Day junkanoo in 2000?

The valley boy's won the 2000 boxing day junkanoo parade.


What festivals did the slaves have?

Junkanoo is one


What are some of the celebrations that Bahamians have?

junkanoo


Who created junkanoo?

John Canoo


What does the Junkanoo parade mean to the people of the Bahamas?

Junkanoo means a time of celebration and freedom a time to forget about everthing and just dance