Junkanoo celebrated in the Bahamas, where it means John Canoe. It is said to be the name of a man who insisted he be allowed to celebrate with his family after being sold into slavery in the
West Indies.

Since then slave were given a holiday to celebrate with their family. Junkanoo has turned into a holiday of festivities including dancing and singing in African tradition.

Like England, Bahamians commemorate Boxing Day. Here, it is a time where bands who
perform for Junkanoo rush the streets dressed in costumes hoping to win
thousands of dollars in prize money. Children have the pleasure of listening to music and
deciding which band deserves the top prize.

Join in the festivities by wearing a vibrant fuschia crystal dragonfly brooch or a Tibetan men's
bangle from Janeo Jewels.

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